Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In light of all the activities in the last week, I have a message I want to give to the people in the gallery, our elders and the people back home.

On January 19, 2000, we as MLAs all swore an oath regarding our code of conduct as Members of the Legislative Assembly. I quote:

As a legislator elected to govern the Northwest Territories, I will strive to do my utmost to hear the voices of all our people; to provide legislation, policies and services for the good of the people and individuals, families and communities.

As a legislator, I will do my best to fulfil my duties to the Legislature, the public, my constituents and my colleagues with integrity and honour.

To my constituents, I owe my best efforts at reflective representation as well as accountability, honesty, fairness and courtesy.

To the Legislature, I owe respect as well as dedication to my role in ensuring the integrity of our government and in earning through my actions the confidence of the people.

To the public, I owe a responsibility to work for all for the well-being of all residents of the Northwest Territories.

I will not act nor condone others in acting in ways which exploit slander or discriminate against others.

I will not act nor condone others in acting in ways which are dishonest or which exploit positions of privilege for personal gain.

So long as I am a Member of the Legislative Assembly, I will be true to these obligations and I will work to preserve the greatness of our land and our people.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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