Thank you. Regarding the amendment, I believe that the issue is about trying to address the disparity in the number of people being represented in all the constituencies in the Western Territories, not just the ones in Yellowknife. We can never afford to become selective in where we try to have our principles and values reflected. It cannot be contained within the boundaries of Yellowknife.
I think there is a danger that we are introducing a double standard here. The logic of this is that, yes, we are agreeing that there is a disparity, but we are not choosing, for instance, that the disparity be addressed in the least populated constituencies. We are saying, for whatever reason, that we want to impose it on Yellowknife against the wishes of the MLAs representing it. It makes a mockery of the amendment that says we will consult with them anyway. They are right here. They have spoken very clearly today. Who is not here, which is of greater concern to me at this time, is the First Nations leaders that live within the constituencies, particularly in Mr. Erasmus' riding. That is of a concern to me because they deserve more than just consultation after. Critical decisions have been made. We are making a very radical departure here. A very radical departure from the commitments we make particularly to first nations. I will not support the amendment or the motion. Thank you.