Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I apologize to the House for not paying attention to the orders close enough, but thank you for giving me the opportunity to recognize some people that have been working with us. I'd like to recognize the two interpreters from Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh, Mr. Tommy Unka and Mary Rose Sundberg, and I also would like to recognize Caitlyn Beck. Caitlyn Beck's ancestors are from Rocher River, the place that I spoke of earlier, and her great grandmother came all the way from Louisiana and settled in Rocher River. That's where a lot of the Becks come from and she's part of that family. She's Grant Beck's great-great granddaughter. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table the following document entitled "Skills 4 Success 4-Year Action Plan 2016-2020." Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Masi. Tabling of documents. Minister of Finance.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following document entitled "Northwest Territories Heritage Fund Financial Statements for the Year Ended March 31, 2016." Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Masi. Tabling of documents. Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation.
Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following document entitled "Northwest Territories Housing Corporation Annual Report 2015-2016."
Masi. Tabling of documents. Minister of Transportation.
Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following document entitled "Follow-up Letter to Oral Question 401-18(2): Slave Geological Province Transportation Corridor." Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Great Slave Lake, that notwithstanding Rule 4 when this House adjourns on November 4, 2016, it shall be adjourned until Tuesday, January 31, 2017;
AND FURTHER, that at any time prior to January 31, 2017, if this Speaker is satisfied after consultation with the Executive Council and Members of the Legislative Assembly that the public interests requires that the House should meet at an earlier time during the adjournment, the Speaker may give notice and thereupon the House shall meet at the time stated in such notice and shall transact its business as it has been duly adjourned to that time.
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
Masi. Motion is on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion.
Question.
Question has been called.
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Please be seated. Mr. Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly, good morning. Quyanainni, qaiqqafi, hai cho, shiik kut.
I would like to take a moment to encourage all residents to honour the proud service and sacrifices made by current and past members of the Canadian Armed Forces, as Remembrance Day is next Friday. It is important to acknowledge the recent passing of several long-term prominent Northerners and to note that, when we lose these elders, we have lost an important part of our northern history. It is up to us to remember and honour their wisdom, their lives, their varied contributions to our territory and to our country.
As this session comes to a close, I wish the Members of this House good health, happiness, and prosperity as you enjoy the coming Christmas holiday season with your loved ones and continue work in your constituencies. I wish you all safe travels on the land, on the ice, in the air, and on our highways, even as you work for the betterment of all Northerners. Now, as Deputy Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following bills:
Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Vital Statistics Act
Bill 6, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2016
Bill 8, An Act to Amend the Children's Law Act
Bill 11, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2016-2017
Bill 14, Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), 2017-2018
Thank you. Hai cho. Quyanainni. Merci beaucoup. Mahsi cho. Koana.
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Please be seated. Colleagues, before we adjourn today I would like to extend the appreciation of the House to the Deputy Commissioner, Gerald W. Kisoun. It was a pleasure having you in the House today. I would also like to thank all the pages who have helped us throughout during here, this sitting. You all have done a great job and have been present in the Chamber during some of the important discussions here today and in the previous weeks. I hope that we see all of you again soon enough; maybe attending as one of our youth parliamentarians. In addition, I'd also like to thank all the interpreters throughout our session. You have served us well. Without you our language would be lost; for that I'd like to thank you.
We can't forget our elders, the prayers before we start our sessions and at the end of our sessions. Those that offered prayers in the House, you've given us guidance and direction for us to move forward, and for that I'd like to say masi on behalf of the House. Colleagues, seeing you all wearing poppies in the Chamber these past weeks is a wonderful tribute to Remembrance Day and to those who have served and continue to serve in the Canadian Forces. I encourage all NWT residents to take a moment wherever you may be on November 11th to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of these men and women.
Colleagues, I know that the work of government, no matter what side of the House you sit on, does not end when we conclude today. I know that all Members will continue to meet during the next few weeks, few months, but we will not meet again formally in the Chamber until the New Year. So with that in mind, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and also your loved ones, Members, as well as all residents of the Northwest Territories a healthy, safe, and happy holiday season.
Orders of the day for Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at 1:30 p.m.:
Prayer
Ministers’ Statements
Members’ Statements
Reports of Standing and Special Committees
Returns to Oral Questions
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Acknowledgements
Oral Questions
Written Questions
Returns to Written Questions
Replies to Commissioner’s Opening Address
Petitions
Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills
Tabling of Documents
Notices of Motion
Notices of Motion for First Reading of Bills
Motions
First Reading of Bills
Second Reading of Bills
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Report of Committee of the Whole
Third Reading of Bills
Orders of the Day
Masi, Mr. Clerk. This House stands adjourned until Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at 1:30 p.m.
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The House adjourned at 11:37 a.m.
