Thank you, Mr. Chair. I would like to say congratulations to all my colleagues here on your election and re-election, and congratulations to the three candidates for putting yourselves forward for the position of Premier.

I recognize and I hope that all my colleagues and the Members of this House recognize that this government, this Assembly, is representative of all people in the NWT, and that this government, we are here to help everybody in the NWT.

A search of history will show over time that this government has assisted many of our communities in the past, and I know most people are aware that I have a significant infrastructure problem in my community and particularly in my riding. I know and I’d like to advise Members that there has been a proposal that has gone from the City of Yellowknife

to this government, and the proposal is that a no- interest loan be given to the City of Yellowknife so they can complete the infrastructure renewal in the Northland Trailer Park.

I’d like to ask the three candidates how you would respond to that proposal were it from the City of Yellowknife or were it from another community such as Norman Wells.