So who would I give contracts to?

-- Laughter

This is a danger and a reality that we have to avoid. I think the entire Caucus and the Cabinet need to discuss it. There are ways in which we can agree to avoid these difficulties. If there is patronage, then we must put a stop to it. If there is favouritism in contracts and in the hiring of people, we have to stop that. If people in our civil service are being intimidated or coerced to recall information or to conduct themselves in ways that they feel compromised, they should have an opportunity and a way to disclose that. I support the establishment of the conflict of interest inquiry. It was against the Premier. I was a Member of Cabinet. But it was a legitimate process set up for those Members of the Legislature who felt they were not being treated in a way that would provide with ensuring there was accountability on the part of Members of the Executive.

It is important to point that out, because in some ways I carried baggage for that as well. But I do not make an apology for it, for I think it was the right thing to do. It was due process and the results are evident. Maybe not to all of us, but to most of us. I agree that accountability is something that we need to do. I think every Member of the Legislature, the new Members, Members of Cabinet, former Members of Cabinet and former Members of the Legislature should be invited to discuss this. There is a way to provide for this government to be accountable to conduct itself in the best interest of the public. Thank you.