Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I fully support this bill. It is just a little bit of symbolism of the fact that the Legislative Assembly and Northwest Territories government has really come of age. I think that our government is recognized across the country as a sophisticated government that deals with one of the most complex and difficult jurisdictions in the country. The jobs of our Ministers are equally as onerous and equally as difficult, as that of Ministers anywhere else in the country.

Many times in the Northwest Territories, we are too hard on ourselves. In order for other jurisdictions to respect us, we have to start respecting ourselves more than we have in the past. This government and Assembly have done very good work. Our Premier is recognized across the country as a major leader and it is very important that we take this step. This not only recognizes the Premier, it recognizes our government as what it really is in 1994; a very important government in our country. Thank you.