Thank you, Minister Cochrane. Mr. Thompson.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. My last question is: are there any pilot-type projects under way or being planned? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Martin. Mr. Thompson.

Thank you, Mr. Testart. Minister Cochrane.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I look forward to going through the capital plans for this department as noted here. There is a new facility going up in the riding of the Sahtu in particular, in the community of Tulita. As we know, Tulita has their encounters with varmints running around the property, and in order to attract new personnel, and preferably long-term employees of the department, facing the challenges like any other small community has, with limitations, including the high cost of living of groceries, for example. A new piece of property would really enhance the attraction of professional...

Thank you, Mr. Testart. Minister Cochrane.

I recall years ago going to school in Grollier Hall in Inuvik, and there was a research centre there. The building is still standing there. I guess it is the beginning of what could be a future research institution contributing to research such as permafrost and the effects of climate change, as we see so much of these days. Even the animals that are around in the North have not been around here 10 or 15 years ago. Is it the department's initiative to seek funding from the federal government to set up this institution in Inuvik?

Thank you, Mr. Testart. Minister Cochrane.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I see progress being made in the area of several strategies, including the one that I mentioned in my Member's statement, and my question today is for the Minister of ENR. Executing this strategic climate framework is paramount to our contribution efforts. What more regional consultation is under way, if any, on this strategy? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Simpson. Any closing comments to that, Minister McLeod?