Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This motion doesn’t necessarily say we have to change our rules, but what it is is a chance to look at the fact of whether our rules need to be modernized through this method. It does not force the change, but it asks the question are we silencing democracy in our own way by not accepting that on-line petition.

Earlier today Member Bromley laid down a petition of 370 names, but they were all from Yellowknife, in regards to the concerns of the student cuts for their grants. But an on-line petition could have a broader

base of northern participants that could reflect the concerns of all Northerners in its own way.

This issue is about networking and it’s about raising concerns for issues. Do Members of this House want to silence that type of voice, that democracy? I’m not necessarily believing in one way or the other, but I will tell you that it’s a consideration we may want to ask ourselves.

This is about recognizing that the youth of our tomorrow need different ways to communicate. Often they’re criticized about not participating in politics, not engaging because they just don’t care. I often wonder, do we even ask them and do we even find ways to reach out in the ways they like to communicate best?

I’ll leave the motion open to hear comments from Members, but it is not forcing a change in rules. This motion is only about asking the question, could we consider this type of modernization in our process and what impact will it have.