Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to continue my speech from yesterday during the territorial leadership committee meeting. Yesterday, when I concluded, I congratulated the Government Leader and also said that the reason why I had little to do with her was because of the issues that her department was responsible for. I have no problems in that area. However, during the next Assembly I promise her that she will be hearing from me.
I also want to apologize to my Inuit and Metis colleagues in the cabinet of the 11th Assembly. It may have seemed like I was picking on them, but it was only because the portfolios they held were of great importance to the Territories and to my constituency. They were bread-and-butter issues.
In July of 1993 the new Legislative Assembly building will be open. Until that time, Mr. Speaker, I would like to see the Legislative Assembly maintain its direct contact with the communities by holding sessions in the regions outside of Yellowknife.
Another issue of importance to me is the fact that they have still a two-tier system of justice. This is clearly visible when circuit courts are in the communities. I will have further statements on this issue in the days to come.
The rights of aboriginal people are recognized under section 35 of the Charter of Rights. We have a great deal of legislation in the NWT which, if challenged by aboriginal people, will be struck down on the basis of section 35. Such a challenge would make it difficult for this government to function if this legislation is challenged. Unfortunately, the government has not sought to ratify this situation due to obvious implications.
I then went on to echo Mr. Ningark's piece of pie, but most importantly, I want to thank my family and my constituency. I would like to apologize to my constituents for not always being there. But I will always be there with them in mind and spirit. I have always maintained their interests and aspirations, and although I am not there for them all the time, I would like to say that I am here for them all the time. Mahsi cho.