Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. (Translation) I would like to say in my language that I don't agree with the way the motion is written.

When we met in Norman Wells, we spoke about this issue and about the people in the Northwest Territories, where only two languages were recognized: English and French. When we talked about it then, we want all our official languages from the Northwest Territories recognized; it is now recognized in the way we want it recognized.

Since there are a lot of cutbacks in the money that we get from the federal government, there are programs that are being cut. It is because of these cutbacks that the programs are cut.

I don't really agree with what's happening here. We're supposed to use any official languages that we have here. We have the right to use our language. But when I think about this, the way it is written, I don't agree with it, so when we vote on this motion, I will not support this motion.

Also, since the government has had all these cutbacks, how can we improve these programs for the people? That is what we are looking at right now. I don't agree with the way the motion is written, so when it comes to a vote on this motion, I will not support it. Thank you.