Mr. Speaker, thank you.

WHEREAS the four-year term of the 14th Legislative Assembly expires on January 6, 2004;

AND WHEREAS it would be desirable to hold a general election prior to the end of the current term of the Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS under Section 9(3) of the Northwest Territories Act the Governor in Council, after consultation, may dissolve the Legislative Assembly thus causing a new legislature to be elected;

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Weledeh, that this Legislative Assembly request the Governor in Council of the Government of Canada to dissolve the 14th Legislative Assembly by October 24, 2003, to permit the general election for the 15th Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories to be held on November 24, 2003.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.