Mr. Speaker, there is no dispute of the fact that certain operators and owners of businesses, be they big game hunters, lodge owners or whatever have had trouble because the economy has not allowed for people to buy into those opportunities. There has been some difficulty in accessing those resources.
I must reiterate that changing the Small Business Loans Act will make these resources more available. Not only that, some of the Canadian banks are developing partnerships, for instance with aboriginal communities. There is more cash available now since we have settled land claims. Potential partners are speculating and looking at new opportunities. Things are actually getting better, but there are no magic solutions.
We were very lucky. If I might compliment my colleague, my riding was made more beautiful by his presence as a tourist. I welcome more people to the north.