Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have been in this office for 11 months now and have consistently argued that necessary cuts in government programs and spending have to not only be fair, but be seen to be fair. The cuts to the seniors' fuel subsidy program and to the jobs such as the NWT Housing Corporation's regional office do not meet that standard. Why can we not promote the novel idea that all residents and all communities have to play their part in solving our financial difficulties?

My constituents, Mr. Speaker, are more than willing to play their part in assisting this government to solve their financial problems as long as it is done fairly. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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