Thank you, Mr. Chair. You know what, for a long-standing time I was in Metis politics. I always believed that consensus government was the true form of politics for the Government of Northwest Territories and the people. I’ve never believed in the party politics system as Minister Cochrane just said because I believe it needs to represent all of us. I think we have a shared responsibility as all Members of this assembly to represent the people of the Northwest Territories and not hide under any particular colour or brand or party.
One thing that drives me crazy though about politics since I’ve come here and I’m being totally honest. I’ve come from the private sector. When you can make a decision and move on that decision on a timely matter and be able to implement it as quickly as you can and come to a government system, and that’s more because I come from the private sector my whole life. That part drives me crazy.
We have a system, I think, that works with the people of Northwest Territories. My fear was always party politics would suppress the voice of the small communities as well. I’ve always said that. I’ve argued that continually with a lot of my Metis colleagues who believe in the party system, but you know, it’s an ideology that is based on personal preference and my preference is we have a system that works for residents in the Northwest Territories. Thank you, Mr. Chair.