Thank you, Mr. Pacetti.
I want to address a few issues here. I want to thank you all for your presentations. This is my second time in Yellowknife. My first time, I actually did a side visit to Diavik diamond mine, which gave me some sense of the resources up here and also of the opportunities and challenges. It's wonderful to be back here.
I have a couple of comments on the northern residents deduction. We've heard that message loud and clear, so I know it will be something this committee will certainly discuss when we deliberate in November as to what to present to Parliament as a committee.
With respect to the EI board of referees situation, you don't need to comment, Ms. Cherwaty, but if we could get some more information on the cost, it's a very reasonable recommendation. If the committee could have some background on cost or any other details, that would certainly be helpful for us.
Yesterday we did hear some talk about the mineral exploration tax credit, about not having this annual discussion about whether or not we ought to keep it. I'm going to give you an opportunity, Mr. Connell. I assume I know your response will be that you would agree with others in the industry that this should be made on a permanent basis rather than having the debate every year.