Thank you, Mr. Chairman. There are two issues that I need to speak to as we conclude this debate. The first is the Auditor General's report. I would like to make it clear, I accept the Auditor General's conclusion that the termination agreements with Mr. Bayly and Ms. Sorensen did not conform with our written policies and procedures. I also accept the Auditor General's recommendation that in the future, we adhere to the letter of our agreements and policies or substantiate on record the reasons for deviating from them. This is what she has directed.
I also accept responsibility for the termination packages that were negotiated with Ms. Sorensen and Mr. Bayly.
I also wish to reiterate that line Members of my Cabinet will work with Members of this Legislature to change the policies and procedures and improve upon them where needed.
The second issue I need to speak to is my desire to continue to serve the people of the Northwest Territories as Premier. I believe we have immense priorities and challenges facing us, and we can only face them if we face them together.
Finally, I wish to assure every Member of this House that I want to work with every one of you, in spite of our differences. Leave our differences behind so we can get on with the business of governing this Territory.
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