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Page 30, Environment and Natural Resources, capital investment expenditures, forest management, not previously authorized, $320,000.

Wildlife, not previously authorized, $74,000.

Thank you, Mrs. Groenewegen. Mr. Roland.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Menicoche.

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. I didn’t hear any question. Next I’ll recognize Mr. Villeneuve.

Clause 7.

To the preamble.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I had an opportunity to meet and talk with the mayor of Ulukhaktok on April 2, 2006. One item of interest for the residents of Ulukhaktok is the print making and tapestry shop that’s been closed for a number of years. Mr. Speaker, the residents of Ulukhaktok are well renowned for their print making and artistic talent. To name one offhand is Mary Okheena. These artists have sold their print making and tapestries around the world. Mr. Speaker, in my discussion with the mayor, Ulukhaktok residents would like to revitalize their artistic talent in print...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My Member’s statement today spoke in regard to how the residents of Ulukhaktok would like to see the print making and tapestry facility renovated and utilized once again to show artistic talents. My question is for the Honourable Brendan Bell, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment. Can the Minister direct his regional staff in Inuvik to visit the mayor of Ulukhaktok to conduct both a physical and visual inspection of the facility and see if it can be renovated? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mrs. Groenewegen.