Mahsi, Chair. Mr. Chair, I'm just, I guess for yesterday and today, just sitting back and observing what's been said around the table. Talks about this Deh Cho building, we talk about the past the present and the future. We talk about the past where we should've, could've, would've. I think we really need to step backwards and say okay, let's move forward. We need to decide what we're going to do now, because I agree with what Members around the table are saying where they are badly, I guess, disappointed in the whole process where the AOC and the Regular Members weren't consulted. I agree with them that we should have been consulted when this whole thing erupted I guess back in 2002 or earlier. I was quite disappointed that it wasn't on a business plan as well, or capital plans, and we would have had a new building by now if it was the case, but that didn't take place. I guess at the same time my colleague Ramsay has stated earlier that it wasn't fair on us, even for the community of Fort Simpson.
I think a clear message here would be of course we'll move forward, but I think the Minister and the Cabinet heard over and over that they need to consult with us because this is a major step. It's like a catch-22, we're in that position right now. You pass a motion, you're doomed; you don't pass the motion, you're still doomed. Eleventh-hour decision-making is not right. So I think we must keep in mind that we need to decide what we're going to do now, keep in mind that we talk about the dollars and the old building, 1957 building, but at the same time there wasn't much discussion on the people that's in the building. I think we have to really seriously take into consideration that we can't just throw them out on the streets. Of course there is plans in place, okay, well maybe we'll do it this summer, but I think that's my priority. What are we going to do with those resources, the people in the building? Coming from a small community buildings such as Deh Cho Hall is a primary location for community members to visit, to hang out, to ask questions. That's the location where everybody goes to. In my community, it's the culture centre where people gather and share stories. That's an important place we are talking about now. I agree with Groenewegen when she says maybe a contractor could be hired immediately. At the same time, we need to do something now. If we are going to hire a contractor, that's down the road. We need to make a decision today, because certainly I am not going to delay this again. When it comes to the motion, Mr. Chair, I will be speaking on that as well. Mahsi.