Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as the chairperson of Nunavut Caucus, I would also like to congratulate the people of Iqaluit; the people of Baffin Island; the people from the Kitikmeot region; and, the people of the Keewatin, who, I am sure, also voted for Iqaluit. There are also people from the Baffin and Iqaluit who may have voted for Rankin Inlet.

Having said that, Mr. Speaker, there is no one leader in Nunavut. By making the reality of Nunavut one step closer, every Member and every person has won yesterday, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have lived in Repulse Bay in Keewatin and I have also lived in the Kitikmeot. I have travelled to Baffin Island. I have not visited any other communities other than Iqaluit in Baffin Island.

Mr. Speaker, the people of Nunavut are used to working together. That was our only means of surviving. Mr. Speaker, having said that, we can focus our energy to prepare for 1999, when Nunavut will be realized. Also, Mr. Speaker, we can work towards making the western government a reality in the future. Thank you.

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