Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. Those who choose to donate their organs often say they like the idea because even after their deaths, they have an opportunity to extend the gift of life to others. But, this is a very personal decision for individuals to make and I respect the right of those who do not, for whatever reasons, wish to participate in this program.

The issue as I see it, Mr. Speaker, is that this government, like previous governments, is reluctant to provide a simple method that would allow for our residents to make their own informed choices on this matter and provide a method by which this can be carried out. I'm puzzled as to why the Government of the Northwest Territories is so reluctant to provide the people with this option so they can clearly state their decisions regarding organ donations after their passing. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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