Thank you, Madam Chair. You know, we -- like, the government has MTS, which is a very important component to the -- to exploration. You have a lot of it -- a lot of big pieces of equipment that has to go into -- into areas that it -- you know, that maybe not have the roads or -- or the winter road infrastructure as well. So, you know, there's a lot of opportunity there as well to make -- make some -- some sales. And I see the oil and gas sector as, you know, to be a driver I guess for -- for businesses along -- along the Valley and -- and into the Arctic, and it's important. You know, it's -- it's created a lot of businesses. It's -- you know, it's provided -- you know, it's provided some of the people, you know, to own their own homes. It's provided some for -- for -- you know, with their education, such as myself. And you know, if it wasn't for that sector, you know, there would probably be quite a few people that wouldn't be where they are today. So I think it's important that we don't dismiss the petroleum sector as we move forward. The mining sector, no doubt, very, very important. And, you know, I support, you know, like my colleague to my right said that, you know, I'd like to see some more money go into -- into this area, and I agree with her. Like, we need to support -- support those organizations that -- that are in direct contact with mineral companies and that are -- that can open the doors, and we need sales people out there. And that's what I see them doing. So, you know, I would encourage the department to -- to take a hard look at that and to throw a little more money in there and create more sales people. Thank you.
Rocky Simpson on Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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