Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Just in terms of general comments and to the legislation, I would like to say that I'll be voting in favour of this legislation today. I would also like to congratulate the Tlicho people. I think that as a non-beneficiary or a non-member of a claimant group in the Northwest Territories, I will say that one of the things I enjoy most about the North is to watch history in the making and unique opportunities seized upon here in the North that are not opportunities that are available to people anywhere else in Canada. It makes it very exciting to be part of and to observe and to contribute wherever we can. I know that there is a certain amount of apprehension when things change, and I am sure the Tlicho people will proceed with due diligence and care for themselves and for the future of their people. I am also sure there will be some growing pains and some interesting turns in the road, but I have absolute confidence they will rise to all of the challenges and this will be the beginning of a new era for them. With that, I wish them all the best. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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