There are many differences between the two of them, I won't elaborate.
We have discussed this in Caucus, Madam Speaker, and I believe most Members are agreed that it's time simply to recognize reality. Our Premier is now treated as an equal with other provincial Premiers and the Prime Minister. This status was a result of hard work since the time of Mr. Braden. It has, of course, achieved equality status in other forums with other Ministers, as well. I would cite Mr. Kakfwi's equal participation and full participation in the constitutional discussions of the ill-fated Charlottetown Accord.
Let's recognize this reality in our status. Making this change in designation can only enhance our progress, I believe, towards finally acquiring control of natural resources. And, as well, there are other issues that should be resolved, I know, such as renovating the Northwest Territories Act so as to recognize the reality that the Commissioner is now the titular head of government, the Lieutenant Governor of the Northwest Territories, and no longer the chief executive officer of the Northwest Territories.
I think this recognizes present reality and will reinforce the status that has been hard-earned by Government Leader Cournoyea, her Ministers and other predecessors. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
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