Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'm just looking at the community future's line punch, and it's somewhat opaque, the description, "Contributions to help communities in need solving their long-term employment problems." What exactly is that if the department can provide some details on how this funding works? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Nothing further, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Given that, does the department take a look at those numbers and make decisions on what kind of funding to put into the program based on the users or is it -- does the department more or less try to live within its means with this funding or is it looking at ways to get more money out the door? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you to the Minister for that response I've heard it's a very popular program and a very flexible program at that and a number of other areas of entrepreneurs accessing funding they sometimes run into bureaucratic red tape and SEED is a very good program for bypassing that. I think it's a very good vehicle for moving dollars into the hands of entrepreneurs and people who want to diversify the economy on their own terms. I'm a big proponent of this and it's good to hear that we're willing to make those changes if there's demand. I do have a question: is SEED another area where it's an over-subscribed program? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I note there's a reduction in available SEED funding from the 2014-15 actuals. Can the Minister indicate why there's a reduction in available funding? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Nothing further, Mr. Chair.

With the with new benefits we spoke of earlier in this review on Metis health benefits and the possible role of the federal government, is it likely we'll need something like this again? Or are there any lessons learned that can help shape our policies moving forward? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. My question is on page 199. I note that there is a contribution, there was contribution, funding to the NWT Metis Nation that has since been eliminated. Can the Minister provide some details on what that funding was for and why we're not seeing it this budget? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Nothing further.