Thank you, Madam Chair. I am Chairman on Public Education. The Chief Electoral Officer stressed to the Committee the need for public education. Under his office there are a number of initiatives designed to increase the awareness of the elections process among both current and future voters. For example, the NWT elections officials are preparing an educational package for children aged five to seven which will familiarize them of the process of running for office.
As a result of this report's recommendation to change the NWT Elections Act and changes arising from division there will be an increased need for public education.
Madam Chairman, I move that this Committee recommends that the public education effort on the election process should continue.