Both areas are rural, and a long way from Ontario. He described most Anglicans in the diocese as theologically conservative, but tolerant and loving. We are not a fighting diocese. We don't have big hot button issues here, like gay rights. It's not that people are suppressing it, but it's just not where they are at.
Parishes here are big into the Bible.
It would be safe to say he has fallen in love with his diocese - both its people, and the northern topography where they make their home. Bishop Burton staunchly defended the Cree who live in poverty, then said he was reluctant to talk about the reasons behind the poverty. It is both a controversial and emotional issue. Some say the degree of government support is debilitating, others will say it's inadequate. When pressed, he offered a theory.