Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This year’s Arctic Winter Games are about to get underway later this week and I wanted to take this opportunity to congratulate all the athletes, the staff, the volunteers who will be travelling to Alaska representing the NWT.

In particular, I would like to recognize a number of constituents from Yellowknife Centre who have committed themselves to the game and the spirit of competition. Mr. Speaker, I am going to name all the athletes: Laurell Graf, badminton team coach; Michael Callas, junior male basketball; Alexander Hopkins, midget male cross-country skiing; Peggy...

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Thank you. Page 18, Industry, Tourism and Investment, operation expenditures, economic development, not previously authorized, $527,000, total department, $527,000.

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At this time, I would like to ask for general comments on the bill. Ms. Lee.

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Thank you, Mr. Braden. Minister Roland.

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Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Minister, please.

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Thank you. Page 15, Education, Culture and Employment, operations expenditures, education and culture, not previously authorized, $1.874 million, income security, $2.749 million, total department, $4.623 million.

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Is the Minister ready to bring in his witnesses?

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Thank you, Mr. Braden. Mr. Minister, please.

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Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Minister Roland.