Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. (Translation) Mr. Speaker, the issue of hearing negotiating resource revenue sharing and devolution talks between the GNWT and federal government, we're beginning to tune out the phrase. Mr. Speaker, for the past 20-plus years this government is still in negotiations, but no light yet at the end of the tunnel. We cannot wait any longer, Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Speaker, with the recent cuts of $1 billion from the federal government, are we waiting patiently for another drastic cut, this time in health, education or even justice, that is high importance in our regions and NWT?
Mr. Speaker, we need to take a proactive approach, instead of reacting to these changes that occurred. We must lobby the federal government as a united Government of the NWT. Mr. Speaker, we need to invite our aboriginal government neighbours to the negotiating table. The federal government is really not listening to our leadership. It's time that this government come to some agreement in writing with our neighbouring aboriginal governments. Go to Ottawa with a united front. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.