Thank you, Mr. Chair.
This work in terms of the ombudsman has been something that the 17th Assembly had committed to work on, and I understand being part of the Government Operations committee at that time lots of work was committed in terms of ensuring the study of the concept of an ombudsman. A lot of research and background work was done. I'm quite pleased to ensure that this process continues to move forward. With the recent election that we've experienced, it was very clear that the public is demanding transparency in how we do the business of public government on behalf of the residents of the NWT. At the same time, ensuring that we have mechanisms and principles of ensuring you know we would hold ourselves accountable to the public as well. This motion essentially is going to look at developing legislation. I understand through that process there will be a public consultation and public input will be sought. It's a process that I think this motion seeks to undertake and I support that. Mahsi.