Thanks to my colleagues. I must point to the British Columbia Women’s Campaign School held annually with high-powered presenters, expert women speakers, drawing participants from all over BC and even across Canada. The school is open to women running for any office and to women interested in working on or for a political campaign. The NWT Status of Women Council could be mandated and funded to reach out to do work to increase the participation of women in elected positions, something that happens in Newfoundland. They could establish a mentorship program and/or set up online resources for potential candidates, for example.

The possibilities are many and we have to look no further than other Canadian jurisdictions for ideas and strategies. The conversation has been started. Is there will within this government and this Assembly to keep it going? Is there the will to make some changes and achieve one goal: more elected women MLAs? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.