Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I feel compelled to reply and speak to the motion. As well as many Members across the hall and including myself, we are newly elected to the 14th Legislative Assembly. I do not beg to differ, however, in the context of the information provided to us by the actuary, I still feel that we have put our political life on the line. We have worked non-stop for the betterment of the people of the Northwest Territories. Some of us have taken great strides in trying to improve the socio-economic development of our communities. We have sacrificed our own ability at the regional and territorial level to participate in what is now a highly developed territory. That is certainly my reason for supporting this bill.

The obvious reason for myself is that we have worked diligently to provide the same level of opportunities for our people. In doing so, we have foregone those opportunities. I beg to differ on the fact that, and I share the same sentiments as my colleague for Weledeh, we are not here to abuse our power, nor are we looking for authority. We have complied with the requirements to be transparent and open and accountable and we have in many of our portfolios.

We are also working with our Members to ensure we have met the demands of our people across the Northwest Territories.

I do not think this is putting our people at any risk, but to allow ourselves as Members who want to support this motion, so that we have an opportunity at some point in our future to share in those benefits as we do work on behalf of the people of the Territories. Mr. Speaker, I am in support of this motion. I will vote in favour of it. Thank you.