Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Today I was thrilled to be part of a small change in our government wherein the Commissioner delivered a throne speech, and this is symbolic because it sets the tone and direction of our government for the future years to come. However, I was dismayed that the address failed to mention two words important to me, my people and my constituency: Highway No. 7.
So it means to me that it is not a priority of this government and I see it as a failure to take care of my people and their needs. I have been trying very hard to get the attention of this government for Highway No. 7 for the past nine years. Never has a session gone by where I haven’t done a Member’s statement on this subject. I feel like I’m a lone voice crying from the wilderness.
I will continue to raise this issue during this particular session in the House, in Committee of the Whole and in our committee meetings. I’d truly like to see this government put those two words in the next throne speech, and I believe that with the support of my colleagues and support of Cabinet, we can make this a priority of our government and we should not fail the people any further. Mahsi cho.
Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. The Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, Mr. Moses.
