Debates of June 5, 2014 (day 36)

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BILL 26: AN ACT TO AMEND THE ELECTIONS AND PLEBISCITES ACT

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Kam Lake, that Bill 26, An Act to Amend the Elections and Plebiscites Act, be read for the third time. Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Abernethy. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Speaker: SOME HON. MEMBERS

Question.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Question has been called. The motion is carried.

---Carried

Bill 26 has had third reading.

Madam Clerk, could you ascertain if the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, the Honourable George Tuccaro, is prepared to enter the Chamber to assent to the bills.

Speaker: Hon. George Tuccaro

Mr. Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly, good afternoon.

I’d like to offer my sincere congratulations to many Northerners who have, over the past several months, been presented with awards to recognize their many and varied achievements, including educators, graduating students from high schools and Aurora College, “wise women,” NWT volunteers, athletes and coaches, and volunteers of St. John Ambulance.

I’d like to offer my condolences to the families of loved ones who have passed away recently.

As we set to enjoy the summer months – we have waited for that for a long time – I would like to wish each of you a safe, healthy and happy summer as you take your break and enjoy quality time with your families. Please travel safely on the land, on our waters, in the air and on our highways, even as you continue to work for the betterment of all Northerners.

Please encourage and remind all your families, friends and people in your communities to be safe on the land and to wear personal floatation devices when travelling by boat on our waterways.