Thank you, Mr. Chair. As you heard in our report, we had a mixed reception to the Speaker's paper on guaranteed representation for women. We didn't have an agreement on how to move forward on that issue at this time. We decided to defer a decision about a plebiscite on guaranteed seats until after the next election and leave it in the hands of the 19^th Assembly. Of course, we hope to see an improvement in women's representation in October. As some of my colleagues have said, they feel that the time is here for that to happen.

We are also hoping that the increased focus on campaign schools, better communication about the role of MLA, and the attention that is being paid to make this an easier place for women to work will also encourage women to run. In the event there is no increase in numbers in the fall, then our hope is that the 19^th Assembly will revisit the issue of guaranteed seats. That is the purpose of this motion. Thank you, Mr. Chair.