Debates of February 1, 2006 (day 20)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, Mr. Speaker, I’ve decided to reflect back on 2005. Mr. Speaker, many elders in Nunakput passed away in 2005. In particular, my sister Annie Noksana and Uncle Bobby Taylor-Pokiak. My thoughts are with these families and I hope 2006 will bring a prosperous year.

Mr. Speaker, elections for municipal councils were also held in 2005. To the mayors and councils elected in Nunakput, I look forward to working with you during the life of this 15th Assembly. To the people of Sachs Harbour, thank you for your warm hospitality during my recent visit.

Mr. Speaker, also to those athletes from Nunakput who took part in the regional and territorial trials for the Arctic Winter Games, I commend them in their best efforts. I wish you all the best. Play fair and remember, winning isn’t everything. Having said that, I know you will all come back with winners in your own right.

In closing, Mr. Speaker, I’d just like to thank Ethel Blondin-Andrew for her dedicated 17 years of service, to Prime Minister-elect Stephen Harper of the Conservatives I say congratulations, and to our newly elected Member of Parliament, Dennis Bevington, we have work to do. Thank you.

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