Bob Bromley

I appreciate, again, the comments of the Minister. I wouldn’t be too proud about being a favourite shopper of Wal-Mart, myself.

Laughter.

Minister Lee.

On page 6-16, Directorate, Active Positions

Department of Health and Social Services, Activity Summary, Directorate, Active Positions, approved.

Thanks to the Minister for those comments. Am I to understand that this process would include a public consultation or at least some firm and thorough and comprehensive consultation with the Regular Members on this side of the House?

For a response, Mr. Cummings.

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. I believe the eight positions are the first eight listed on the page there. Is that correct, Minister Lee?

Mr. Speaker, I would like to wish everyone a happy Canadian Environment Week.

June 1 to June 7 is Canadian Environment Week. Here in Yellowknife it coincides with National Wildlife Week. There are a variety of events being held around the city to promote sustainable environmental decision making and to celebrate wildlife.

Today is National Clean Air Day. It marks the middle of Canadian Environment Week. I’m sure a lot of us walked to work today. The home-grown organization Ecology North’s Transportation Issues Committee invites you to promote clean air and healthy, active transportation options...

Thank you, Minister Lee. Anything further, Mr. Hawkins?

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Comment only. Mr. Hawkins.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I just have one brief issue at this time, and it's referred to in the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Infrastructure.

The Affordable Housing Initiative had a progressive goal of getting 530 units in place, and I understand there are 174 planned for this year. I am concerned about the availability of suitable land and the land tenure issue in communities. It's something that's come up a number of times with my constituency concerns and also with a number of people who have been stymied in their home-ownership plans through some of the Housing Corporation's...