...a principle fully embraced by all Canadian Premiers.

Mr. Speaker, all Members of this Legislative Assembly have an important job to do in keeping the priorities of the Northwest Territories on the radar screen of the federal government. In April of 2005, we joined with aboriginal

and business leaders to go to Ottawa to explain our case to federal leaders. I am hopeful we can undertake a similar initiative in the fall to meet with the new federal Ministers and other representatives in Ottawa to explain the challenges and opportunities that exist in the Northwest Territories.

Mr. Speaker, we have been busy since the end of the budget session in working with our partners on issues of importance to this territory. I would like to thank all Members for their work and look forward to continuing our collaborative approach this summer in meeting with our aboriginal government partners during their respective annual summer assemblies. Thank you.

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