Before we commence with the orders of the day, I would like to bring to the attention of the House, my response to the point of privilege raised by Mr. Nerysoo on September 15.
The point of privilege raised by Mr. Nerysoo on September 15, on remarks made by the Honourable Stephen Kakfwi during his reply to an oral question by Mr. Nerysoo, as I have reviewed the unedited transcripts, and I find that the Honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta, Mr. Nerysoo, does not have prima facie point of privilege.
However, my review of the exchange between the honourable Members led me to conclude that an important principle is at issue here. A Member's duties and responsibilities, on behalf of his or her constituents, is for each Member to decide on their own. It is not for any Member to interpret for another Member how he or she must carry out their duties. I trust that in future, all honourable Members will respect that principle. Thank you.
Item 2, Ministers' statements. Mr. Kakfwi.