Debates of October 27, 2006 (day 17)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My Member’s statement today is dedicated to young individuals in this Chamber who play a vital role upon us as Members and Ministers to conduct our business. Mr. Speaker, I am speaking of some who are enthusiastic, energetic, polite and are bright young Pages. This week’s session, the Pages are from Nunakput, Nahendeh, Monfwi and Deh Cho.

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Mr. Speaker, having young students come from small communities to assist us in our daily business is appreciated, so I say thank you to the Speaker of this Legislature.

In speaking with the Pages from Nunakput, they are overwhelmed with this building and appreciate to see first hand how MLAs conduct their business. Mr. Speaker, students from small communities usually don’t have the same opportunity as Yellowknife students. To have students come in from outside Yellowknife and assist us in the Chamber is an honour which I am sure my colleagues will agree to. Mr. Speaker, they are our next generation. I hope this great opportunity has inspired them to pursue a seat in this House. To the Pages, I say thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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