Thank you, Speaker-elect. I agree with the last two speakers that the economy in the Northwest Territories is a huge issue that we need to address. However, I must also state that we need to make sure that our priorities line up with the mandates of the Liberal government that is newly elected because it is strategic to make sure that we're asking the same thing that can meet their goals.
I think that one of the beauties that we have is being a consensus government. Over the last four years as a Minister, when I met with different federal Ministers in different jurisdictions, I have not made an issue of putting my voice behind one party, and I think that's important. As a consensus government, we have to support all parties, especially in a minority government, and relationships are critical. We have a very strong Member of Parliament. We need to use that. Michael McLeod has been for us for the last four years. He's a strong advocate for the Northwest Territories. We need to strengthen that. We have a strong relationship. We need to use that relationship.
We need to meet with the Liberal Party. We need to make sure that our priorities can fit within their priorities, and we need to meet forward not in an aggressive way -- aggression is not the answer; I've learned that as I've aged -- in a collaborative way, working towards them, showing how, if they support our jurisdiction in the Northwest Territories, it will actually further their priorities, as well. Working together is the key. Thank you, Mr. Speaker-elect.