Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Many of the comments expressed by many of my colleagues here are very true in different areas of this territory we represent. As we heard, the concern is the cost. However, the Boundaries Commission is to select and seek information and the cost is covered. If we put the legal question aside, let us just go to the people and ask them. We heard concerns about how overrepresented we are as stated by my colleague from Thebacha. In fact, we are third in that the Yukon and Nunavut are both smaller constituencies than we are. When it comes to reasonable representation, I think in the motion I have tried to address that issue of maintaining a balance between the urban and rural constituencies. As well, I have had members in my community raise their concerns. I do not believe that by sending out a Boundaries Commission we are saying we want more. We are seeking information from the people of the territories we say we represent. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I cannot deny my constituency their democratic right to due process, to voice their concerns and to have participation toward establishing a new Western Territory. Their democratic right to shape the new Western Territory is something which we have to give them. I have been mentally keeping track and I think the majority of Members support this motion. I thank them for that. I also believe the people of the Territories will also thank them for that. The people of the territories will have their democratic right to speak to those who come seeking information from them. With that, Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded vote.
Floyd Roland on Motion 19-13(5): Establishment Of Northwest Territories Electoral Boundaries Commission
In the Legislative Assembly on June 2nd, 1998. See this statement in context.
Motion 19-13(5): Establishment Of Northwest Territories Electoral Boundaries Commission
Item 16: Motions
June 1st, 1998
Page 1569
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