Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this morning I received the report of the project to review the operations and structure of northern government, which is titled "Strength at Two Levels." This review was established by the former government, who had contracted Mr. Garry Beatty, a professional public sector senior manager, to lead the review.

Although neither I nor my cabinet colleagues have yet had the opportunity to review the report, I am providing a copy of it to all Members, and it will be available to the general public. It is my intention to have the report translated and formally tabled in the Legislature in December, after the planned recess.

As we have yet to read the report, cabinet Members will not be able to respond to questions concerning the report's contents at this time. Until cabinet Members have had the time to examine the report in detail and develop a strategic framework in which to consider the report's recommendations, we can offer little comment. However, by providing this report to Members now, I am reaffirming my commitment to a more open style of government and greater ordinary Member involvement in decision-making. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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