Thank you. Mr. Speaker, maybe my initial opening comments were a little on the long side and people stopped listening to me

halfway through. In no way, shape or form does this motion suggest that vehicles in small communities should have a higher registration rate. It doesn’t say that. It doesn’t suggest that. If that’s what you think, I’m sorry, but that’s definitely not what it’s saying.

It does actually provide some incentive and encourage people to buy more fuel efficient vehicles. There may be a lower rate to those individuals, but certainly not a higher rate for those individuals in the small community driving, as Ms. Bisaro pointed out, the F-150.

I think it’s very important for us to be leaders and not followers, and this is an opportunity for us to demonstrate our commitment to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the Northwest Territories. I know that there’s a lot that needs to be done, and this is just one small step. I’m glad to hear the Minister responsible indicate that there is research underway. I think that’s a good step, but I also think passing this motion is important. It’s so important, in fact, that I think I’m going to request a recorded vote on this one. I’m also going to request and strongly encourage the Premier to allow Cabinet members a free vote on this motion so that we can all demonstrate our individual commitment to the environment and move forward in the best interests of the people of the Northwest Territories.