To my colleague Mr. Jackson Lafferty, a very up and coming finding his stride in a difficult environment, but deserves a lot of our respect too. I wished he was a little more hands on and left a little bit less to his staff in terms of his communications. But somebody with absolute promise in the long term. I thought I would never be back in this government again, but I would say keep your eye on Jackson Lafferty from the Tlicho, because he is somebody that will be here for a long time I hope and will do good things for the people of the Northwest Territories.

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To the Premier, I just very respectfully ask that he would do good by the people of the Northwest Territories and hold to a standard that has been the normal practice of this House, and that is to order your affairs in such a way as to not erode public confidence. I’m sorry; but no matter what he’s done

in the past or how good he’s done, the turn of events of the last six months has caused people in the North -- we’ve heard it all over the place -- to lose confidence in him as Premier. If he could do the honourable thing and resign, he may find himself back on that side of the House again, in a different capacity.

But I do support the motion. I support it and understand fully the frustration of those.

I forgot to mention Mr. Robert C. McLeod.

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I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I’m sorry. A very pragmatic leader as well. Somebody who calls it like he sees it and, again, getting acquainted with the role and the job that he has been elected to do. I’m sure that he’ll find his stride. It’s a learning curve; it’s a steep learning curve. I’m sure he’ll find his stride, he will bring great integrity and great service to the people of the Northwest Territories.

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So, Mr. Speaker, the motion is on the floor. I’ve taken enough time. The Members have shared their view. Please do not take this as a personal issue. This is about getting the business of the House done. I would ask that there be a recorded vote on this. I thank my colleagues for sharing. Thank you.

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