Thank you, Mr. Chair, and I will add my apologies that you haven't had the opportunity to answer questions.
I do want to quickly say one thing about the motion. I didn't want to keep the debate going. Parts of the amendments to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act are actually required to implement devolution in specific sections 145 to 177, so separating these bills out would actually be a problem with implementing devolution.
To move on, some of your comments that you've made on devolution are quite strong and powerful. When we were in Yellowknife we heard the Honourable Bob McLeod, the premier, use such terms as: “usher in a new era of prosperity” for the north; “necessary tools” to develop the resources; it's a “priority”; it's a “game-changer for northerners”.
I suspect that all three of you would, in general, agree with the statements that the premier made with respect to devolution.
Anyone can answer.