Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you, colleagues. Mr. Speaker, this government will need to implement a prevention and public awareness strategy aimed at assuring that we keep marijuana out of the hands of children. This government will also need to consider whether or not it implements an age restriction higher than the restriction currently in place for alcohol. The OHM has recommended the minimum age be set at 25, to not inhibit brain development, and though I'm hesitant to entirely concur at this time, I look forward to the debate on how we provide least harm with the greatest opportunity at creating a growth industry for the Northwest Territories.

Minister, like our federal counterparts, I believe it's time we grow up and admit there are better policies at our disposal in regard to cannabis than prohibition. It's time we take this market out of the hands of criminals and maximize the benefits to both business and government coffers. It's time to regulate, not restrict; to prevent, not punish; and to stimulate growth, not hinder it. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.