Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I realize that was a very lengthy motion, so I would just like to make a short comment regarding this motion. Of course, I am speaking in support of this motion. First of all, I would like to express what an honour and privilege it is for me to be chosen as one of the co-chairs, along with my colleague, the Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Antoine, the Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs. I believe this shows the importance that is being placed by the Assembly on the work of the Special Committee on the Implementation of Self-Government and the Sunset Clause, the fact that this is a joint committee of Cabinet and Members.

As well, I believe it speaks to the level of cooperation required to do this work, not only in this Assembly, but also with our partners outside of this Assembly; aboriginal governments, municipal governments, the NGOs, the private sector and all of our citizens.

Mr. Speaker, I am also honoured and I am looking forward to working with my colleagues on the committee which include Mr. Braden, Member for Great Slave; Mr. Delorey, Member for Hay River North; and Mr. Lafferty, Member for North Slave.

Mr. Speaker, the special committee has met on three occasions to begin our work. To help us carry out that work, we developed this terms of reference which are before the House today for consideration and approval. I believe, Mr. Speaker, the motion stated clearly the operating principles which will guide the work of this committee, which are the vision and values that were articulated in Towards a Better Tomorrow.

As well, Mr. Speaker, I think the motion states clearly an emphasis and highlights the importance of creating a public forum, an opportunity for people of the Northwest Territories to have input and information about the important issues of how to deal with the sunset clause, as well as the impact the self-government negotiations and implementations will have in our communities and the future of the Territories, which is certainly facing a very exciting future with the changes that will go along with it.

So, Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask for support from the Members of this Assembly. I would like to conclude by expressing how excited I am to undertake this important work on behalf of this Assembly and all the people of the Northwest Territories, and I respectfully ask for support from the Members on this motion. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.