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Live from the legislature: N.W.T. premier nominations live blog

Candidates vying to be the next premier of the Northwest Territories will be revealed this afternoon at the legislative assembly, where MLAs interested in the position will announce their intentions and deliver a speech. CBC North reporters Guy Quenneville and Richard Gleeson will be live-tweeting from the legislature.

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I'll be live tweeting today's speeches by #nwt premier candidates starting at 1:30. Search #nwtpoli #yzf

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:11:02 PM
I have received 2 strong hints that Glen Abernethy and Bob McLeod will be only people seeking the top spot. #nwtpoli #yzf we'll see

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:13:44 PM
Former premier Joe Handley here at #nwt leg to watch premier candidate speeches. #nwtpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CVz3k-bU8AA5jTk.jpg

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:25:20 PM
Pretty good turnout as people wait for 1:30 start. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:26:25 PM
Tim Mercer, clerk of assembly, calls this meeting to order. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:30:57 PM
About half of seats in gallery in full. Pretty good! #nwtpoli Former MLA Wendy Bisaro here, Robert Bouchard too.

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:32:53 PM
Next item is review and adoption of agenda. #nwtpoli It's adopted!

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:33:23 PM
Mercer says this process varies "significantly" from the past. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:33:47 PM
Now it's divided into two distinct states, starting with declaration of candidates, then vote 1 week from now. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:34:09 PM
A Q and A session will be held, but not until next Wednesday. JUST speeches today. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:34:27 PM
Expected to be about 20 minutes each, the speeches. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:34:43 PM
Wow -- speech givers will be timed! #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:35:01 PM
People running for premier: Glen Abenernethy and Bob McLeod only candidates. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:36:05 PM
Clerk Tim Mercer going over rules http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CVz6DZ5UwAAbE4V.jpg

by Richard Gleeson via twitter edited by Garrett Hinchey 12/9/2015 8:36:12 PM
Members of Great Slave and #yzf south, respectively. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:36:17 PM
People rose over ledge to see who would stand up. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:36:27 PM
Abernathy starting his speech. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:36:39 PM
Ab: watched results come in on November 23, was excited. New ideas, wide verse of diverse backgrounds. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:36:59 PM
Glen Abernethy giving his pitch to be premier. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CVz6yVhUEAAW2RO.jpg

by Richard Gleeson via twitter edited by Garrett Hinchey 12/9/2015 8:37:20 PM
A clear to signal to him that 18th assembly and gov't need to do things in different way. "Status quo no longer acceptable." #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:37:22 PM
Been talking with people about premier's role. #nwtpoli role of premier is bring our prioties to reality

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:38:15 PM
Abernethy: the role of the premier is NOT to set priorities of government without assembly's output. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:38:29 PM
input, I mean. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:38:42 PM
Premier needs to ensure working relationship between cabinet and regular members, Abernathy. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:39:17 PM
"Working together" being used a lot by Abernathy. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:39:27 PM
Need to be open to new ways of doing business. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:39:35 PM
Need to build bridges rather than erecting barriers. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:39:49 PM
Abernethy: our responsibility to explore differing opinions. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:40:07 PM
Abenerthy: committ to being a part of the team that is assembly. Obviously easier said than done, though. Trick is DOING it. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:40:30 PM
Ab: past actions predict future behaviours. Hard work, committed, integrity and understanding of issues. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:40:52 PM
Abernethy: I worked closely with committees and took action on inputs. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:41:09 PM
Abenerthy: took this approach as MLA AND as a minister. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:41:24 PM
Abernethy cites his work on Anti-Poverty Strategy. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:41:42 PM
Abernethy: important for me to participate in anti-poverty roundtables. Didn't just leave after giving speech. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:42:48 PM
Abernethy now citing his work on transformation of health boards, into one entity. (Still being worked on). #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:43:49 PM
Abernethy: changes are made to be progressive and lead to better service. #nwtpoli "I don't support the status quo."

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:44:19 PM
Ab: "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a new result," he says, citing Einstein. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:45:04 PM
Abernethy: diamond mines all have closure dates rapidly approaching, no new significant developments. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:45:23 PM
Ab: homelessness, climate change, ticking off the major challenges now. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:45:57 PM
Ab: just a short list of the issues the assembly needs to address. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:46:12 PM
Ab: consensus government is about relationships, only effective when respect and dignity are maintained despite one's position. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:46:36 PM
Ab: need Dehcho and Akaticho governments as partners. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:46:59 PM
People running for premier: Glen Abenernethy speaks before Robert McLeod #nwtpoli #cbcnorth

by Randall McKenzie via twitter 12/9/2015 8:47:03 PM
Ab: We must think and act different when it comes to local and sustainable economic development. #nwtpoli

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:47:24 PM
People listening intently. #nwtpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CVz828CUwAAUAmI.jpg

by Guy Quenneville via twitter 12/9/2015 8:48:27 PM