Thank you, Madam Speaker. I, too, was part of drafting the statement that was read by the leader of OMC this morning. I stand by that statement. I had something to do with some of the stronger terms in that statement. The Caucus gave the Premier the power of discipline. Like my honourable colleague, not just once but twice I've supported the concept of the Premier picking their own Cabinet. That hasn't been successful. The Premier indicated to us in Ordinary Members' Caucus that she had confidence in the Minister at this point. I'll give the Premier and the Minister the benefit of the doubt. I think the choice and the accountability is that of the Premier. I won't be voting for or against this motion but I want to publicly state that if I'm not happy with the decisions of the Premier for any of her Cabinet Ministers, that in the fall session I will vote to take away that right of discipline from the Premier. I'm holding the Premier accountable for the discipline of all of her Ministers and will be watching closely how she exercises that power. I will abstain from this motion. Thank you.
Michael Ballantyne on Motion 5-12(6): Recommendation To Revoke Appointment Of Honourable Rebecca Mike To The Executive Council
In the Legislative Assembly on April 7th, 1994. See this statement in context.
Motion 5-12(6): Recommendation To Revoke Appointment Of Honourable Rebecca Mike To The Executive Council
Item 15: Motions
April 6th, 1994
Page 55
Michael Ballantyne Yellowknife North
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