Resource Committee — Department of Industry, Trade and Rural Development is being allocated $47 million to lead its implementation to build on the strong foundation and economic momentum we have established in recent years. This includes an additional $2.8 million in a new program and operational funding to strengthen its capacity to advance and diversify the economy and create new jobs throughout the Province. Among other priorities, these new resources will support the strategic partnership initiative between business, labour and government that was launched in January of this year, as well as a new business investment attraction initiative that was announced in the Throne Speech. This new initiative will be modeled after and emulate the success achieved by Network Newfoundland and Labrador in attracting new call centres and new jobs to the Province in recent years. Small business development will also continue to play a major role in government's overall economic development agenda. A small business advisory council will be established in 2002 to provide ongoing advice and support to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Rural Development on appropriate new measures that can help grow this vital and dynamic part of our economy. Funding, in the amount of $2.6 million, will be renewed for the Strategic Enterprise Development Fund in the department to directly encourage new small business startups and expansions in all areas of the Province. The significant resources being allocated by the department reflect government's strong commitment to an action oriented and progressive economic development agenda. This morning I will respond, if possible, to the particular inquiries that might be put forward. However, I realize my limitations as well in terms of a knowledge base. So I will, in many instances, if and when needed, defer to the officials of the department to provide the information that you might require. Thank you. — 5 February 2009