Finance committee  I don't have that information right now.

Finance committee  The territorial formula financing is different from what's used for equalization. It takes into account the high expenditure needs in the Northwest Territories and the other two territories. Equalization looks only at revenue-raising capacity. Formula financing is meant to fill the gap between fiscal need and fiscal capacity.

Finance committee  The Northwest Territories received $2 million through the knowledge infrastructure program. The proposals have been put into Canada for those and we have identified matching funding.

Finance committee  I believe it will be for community learning centres, which are associated with adult education.

Finance committee  The project that I referred to, the Taltson hydroelectric expansion project, is one that would expand the capacity at the Taltson power dam south of Great Slave Lake. It would provide hydro power to the Slave province, which is a geological province where the diamond mines are. It would provide hydroelectric power to the mines, which currently use diesel-generated power.

Finance committee  The issues in the north are very many, varied, and challenging, but the issue of attracting and keeping residents in the Northwest Territories who face the very high cost of living is a real one, and the tax deduction is one that does affect northern workers. Many northern workers do take advantage of the tax.

Finance committee  Correct.

Finance committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'd like to thank the standing committee for the opportunity to meet with you today here in Yellowknife as part of your pre-budget consultations. Finance Minister Miltenberger regrets that he isn't able to meet you, as he's travelling on government business.