Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On January 14th of this year we held our swearing-in ceremonies as new Members of the 14th Assembly. Following that, on January 19th, Cabinet did their swearing-in ceremony. Mr. Speaker, we swore solemnly and sincerely, we promised and swore that we would dutifully and faithfully, on the best of our skills and knowledge, execute the powers and trust reposed in us as Members of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly.

Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, we have come to a time where we have to look again at the whole area of accountability. A new era of transparency. How are we going to do things better than old government, Mr. Speaker?

Mr. Speaker, I took this oath as a very serious thing. I have been very fortunate; I have been able to do it twice. The second time I have done this, I have followed through and I believe in the commitment to the people of the Northwest Territories when we take this oath.

Unfortunately I feel that recent events here in the Legislative Assembly amongst Members indicate that we have tarnished this. I believe there is a need to come straight. Let us show our accountability by enforcing this oath. Let us show our accountability and respect to the people of the Northwest Territories. We ask for respect. We have to give them respect back by being up front and truthful.

I feel that issues have come before this House recently that need to be dealt with and I will be questioning the Premier later in regard to this specific issue that I raise; being forward, up front and accountable for our actions, Mr. Speaker.

I have given it time. I have allowed some events to happen and I sat back purposely to look at what was going to come forward and hopefully be dealt with. It has not been, Mr. Speaker. It is dragging on. It is time to deal with it, up front. At the appropriate time, I will be questioning the Premier. Thank you.