Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am tired of talking about this issue. I think it is important for people to realize that this is not a new issue, nor is it an issue that is a one-time deal.

This issue has been around for the past several years. There have been a number of controversial moves made by either the Premier or his staff. Some of these include their questionable involvement in the federal election. The Premier, his staff and various supporters actively campaigned for the Liberal Party. As Members of the Legislative Assembly, we were not elected to support one party over another. We were elected to represent Northerners.

The conflict of interest taping has created turmoil within this Assembly for well over a year. What is happening today is the result of the secret taping of conversations with the Conflict Commissioner by the Premier's staff. On October 29th of last year, I was personally assured by the Premier that his staff would resign and be gone by January, 2002. As we found out in the Auditor's report, although she resigned, she will remain an employee of this government until 2004, which is well into the next Assembly.

Recently, there has been the firing of the complete Power Corporation board, which stemmed from poor communication and direction by the Premier. Also, during this Assembly, we have seen special warrants being used like blank cheques by Cabinet to fund...