Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, later today I will be introducing a motion seeking support for the western constitutional process. The western constitutional process is headed up by a committee called the Constitutional Development Steering Committee. This committee has been working for several years and a few months ago submitted a workplan and a budget for the 1995-96 fiscal year to enable the western process to continue its consultative and development work. It now needs approval and support from both the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada to continue this work. We all know that for division to happen, we need the full support of this Assembly; and, as such, for the western process to continue, we need support of this Assembly.
The process, as it exists, has been supported and endorsed by the participants at the first western constitutional conference which was held in February. When I introduce the motion today, I would appreciate the support of all Members in this House. Mahsi.