Thank you, Mr. Chair. One of the things I had a real problem with as a Member of the 13th Assembly, is that once we start going through the business plans, we seem to see different dollars being allocated to different areas and, also, that monies are moved around from one particular project to another.
And yet, we say we are an open government. It seems like there is still the idea there is a buddy-buddy system, if you do something for me or you support me on any particular issue or you vote the way that I want you to vote, I will do something for you on Cabinet. I think that that concept has to change.
There is a planning process in place in all our communities, which is the five-year capital plan. And one thing I found awfully frustrating in the 13th Assembly is how they talk about an open government and allowing the Ordinary Members to be part of the planning process, but then when we find particular problems within the business plans, it is either too late, the decision has been already made or the contract has been signed.
I would like to ask the two candidates what will you do to ensure this is a fair government, that every community has just as much right to put in their business plans, and know that the five year capital planning process was done fairly and the dollars will be spread equally?
It does not matter if I am in Tsiigehtchic or Yellowknife or wherever, that there will be a fair open process compared to what we have had in the 13th Assembly and in the past. May I hear the comments on that particular issue from the two candidates?