Thank you, Madam Chair. As others have alluded to, we have debated this previously. It is back here again for debate. Today, I just want to start off with saying I do have a great deal of respect for both Members that have brought forward this motion, the Member for Tu Nedhe, the Member for Monfwi as well as the Member for Weledeh. This is a difficult situation to be in. Any time we look at adding seats to this Legislative Assembly, we run into some firm opposition. There are some out there that think adding seats, whether they are outside of Yellowknife or in Yellowknife, is a good thing, but the majority of people that I’ve spoken to here in Yellowknife, I would have to say that most people do not want to see more politicians. For that reason, my decision remains to support the 19 Members. I will not be able to support the motion. Thank you.
David Ramsay on Committee Motion 42-17(5): Amendment To Appendix, Items 11 To 19, Defeated
In the Legislative Assembly on March 12th, 2014. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 42-17(5): Amendment To Appendix, Items 11 To 19, Defeated
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
March 11th, 2014
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