Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is an important and significant motion. It is one that is an important step in the right direction to ensure that we tackle this very important issue that is so prevalent here in our Territory. Family violence is not acceptable, neither is violence of any sort, Mr. Speaker. Violence of any sort is not acceptable. We need to all pay attention to this very important subject.
As leaders, we have a role to play, as all leaders in the Territory have a role to play. It is my belief that we can make a difference in this if we continue to discuss this, to speak about it, and wherever possible to pass the message to others that the issue of violence against other people is not acceptable.
We can make improvements in this whole area, and it is my firm belief that if we all set our minds to it, it can be achieved and we can make significant progress in this area.
I am very appreciative of the Northwest Territories Status of Women, who I know have been working on this for years, have dedicated a lot of time and a lot of effort on their part to it. We have with us today Vi Beck, Rosemary Cairns and Theresa Handley, who just stepped out for a moment. I am very appreciative of the work that they have done.
I personally have worked a bit with the council over the past few years, not in the past year, but previous to that and was able to at least learn of their work in this area that has been so significant to bring attention to this area. I want to also thank the Minister for this important motion today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.