Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’m very grateful and humbled to have been elected to my third term. The feedback and support I received from my constituents during the campaigning was invigorating. I thank them deeply for their kindness and encouragement. The wonderful people of Nahendeh reminded me why we do this job, and I am sure that my colleagues had similar experiences in their ridings. We must remember what we heard and learn as we get down to business.
It is true that I would have very much liked to serve as Premier or in Cabinet. I profoundly thank all Members and constituents who supported me in that effort. But to all my colleagues and friends in this House, I want to add that I’m very proud to have raised some important issues and received your serious consideration. This is how our system works and I am glad that I could contribute to its success.
I look at our new Cabinet and I feel good about it and I see that it reflects the collective wisdom of this Assembly. Of the six Members, three are Cabinet veterans. The other three are new to Cabinet, but they are experienced MLAs and gentlemen all. From my heart, I congratulate all the Members of our new Cabinet. I also thank the other candidates who provided us with such strong choices.
There’s no shortage of talent among the Regular Members. I am proud to count myself among them. Again, I see a great mix of experience and promising new voices in this House. I’ll look forward to working with you all in the next four years. Mahsi cho.
Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. The honourable Member for Monfwi, Mr. Lafferty.
