Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. Mr. Speaker, in the coming days and months, the Premier, Cabinet and this legislature will be making important choices about who will not only do the important jobs, but who will be the face of this government. I want to put them all on notice that I expect to see the face reflect equal representation of everyone in this vast land. I would insist that we see an increased number of women and aboriginal peoples in the senior management of our government and on important boards, not just as advisors to men and non-aboriginal people, but as equal players with equal power.
I know, Mr. Speaker, that everyone here believes the constitutionally guaranteed principle of equality and I look forward to seeing us making a huge stride in that regard. I would also challenge the public, aboriginal governments and organizations committed to the principle of equality to take on this task and to work to change the status quo. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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