Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, that Bill 4, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012, be read for the second time.
Mr. Speaker, this bill makes supplementary appropriations for infrastructure expenditures for the Government of the Northwest Territories for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. To the principle of the bill.
Question.
Question has been called. Bill 4 has had second reading.
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, that Bill 4, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012, be read for the third time. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Bill 4 has had third reading.
Colleagues, today we will conclude the Second Session of the 17th Legislative Assembly. Although this has been a fairly short sitting, it’s been jam packed with meetings, briefings, legislation and your constituency work. I see that you have met over breakfast, lunch and a few dinners, putting in very long days to get the job done.
I know our constituents don’t often see that side of our work as Members here at the Legislative Assembly. For those of us from outside of Yellowknife, our time here is filled with work related to the Assembly agenda. We have to take advantage of the time that we are here, and that means we have very busy and long days as Members.
I want to thank all the Pages who have helped us during this session. They make our jobs easier and I hope they enjoy their experiences here at the Assembly as much as we enjoy having them here.
I’d also like to take the opportunity, on behalf of all Members, to say good luck to those competing in the Arctic Winter Games which are taking place in Whitehorse, Yukon, this coming March. The Arctic Winter Games is a special celebration of sport and cultural values in northern regions around the world.
To the NWT athletes who are participating: You are all winners in our eyes! Good luck and enjoy your experience.
I don’t want to forget all the volunteers who trained and supported our athletes here in the Northwest Territories. Support from folks like that makes our games so successful. Thank you all for your efforts that you do for our youth.
By the time we meet again, colleagues, when this House returns in May, it will certainly be spring and that’s goose hunting, usually, for us back home, but we’ll be here. It will certainly be spring. Already the days are longer and the sun is stronger. As you return to your homes and families, I hope you are able to take some time and enjoy them, enjoy our northern spring. Get out and hunt and fish, or just get out on the land and put your work here in this Legislative Assembly into perspective and who we work for.
I wish you all safe travels. As you leave today, I look forward to seeing you back in the Chamber in May. Safe travels to all your families. If you have any problems, call me.
