I will not be supporting the motion. Originally I was not going to make a response to this, but since a number of Members have pointed out, as I did as well when I made my first general comments, that I moved the motion to establish the Boundaries Commission. I figure some clarification there, along with why in some cases some people would says that I have put on a different coat today. I look it as the reason for the commission was to hear from the people. I believe if you look at every community that the commission went to visit, a large number of people came out and said, enough government. I am elected by people in Inuvik. I represent them here. When I go into a committee meeting, I am one. While other people in committees of this government influence the direction of government in Cabinet, there are four. That tells me right there the ability to influence. Based on that, Mr. Chairman, and based on what the people of my community, the majority of people have said, I cannot support this motion. Thank you.
Floyd Roland on Committee Motion 7-13(6): Motion To Create Six Electoral Districts For The City Of Yellowknife
In the Legislative Assembly on November 12th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 7-13(6): Motion To Create Six Electoral Districts For The City Of Yellowknife
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
November 11th, 1998
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