Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to speak in favour of this bill here today. I believe it should go to the next level, as Mr. Roland has indicated. I think at the committee stage, it will get due consideration. We will hear from people in larger and in smaller communities. We need a public consultation on this matter.

I would not be comfortable if we were talking about making the exemption for certain people based on their occupation, such as military or RCMP. I think it is important that we look at everybody equally. That is what this bill proposes to do.

I am confident in my colleagues on the GED committee that they will hear from all segments of society in the Northwest Territories and make the most reasonable decision that they can.

I know it is a contentious issue, but I do have confidence in my colleagues that they can hear from all sides of the issue and come up with a recommendation. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.