Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, over the past week, I was in Tulita for a funeral for an elder who happened to be my aunt. Mr. Speaker, in times like this, people in small communities take the time out to support one another in difficult times.

Mr. Speaker, we also had the opportunity of having the honourable Premier Joe Handley and Minister McLeod come to the community at that time. They drove up to the Sahtu region.

I want to say, Mr. Speaker, how much the people in Tulita and the Sahtu region appreciated having Mr. Handley and Mr. McLeod come to the community and give their condolences to our people there. Mr. Speaker, sometimes we get caught up in House business and we forget about the people in the small communities, especially times when there is a death and everyone is affected.

Mr. Speaker, the people in Tulita were ever so grateful for having Mr. Handley and Mr. McLeod come by and shake hands with the family. When I left the community, my uncle said he was so appreciative. For me, Mr. Speaker, that shows heart in this government. It shows a government that has heart and compassion for the people. At times it’s really hard for us. For the Premier and the Minister to come by and visit the people for a while, it shows leadership and Mr. Handley’s ability to bring the government to the people in times of need. We may not always get what we need, but as long as you are there for the people and listen to them, it goes a long way in people’s minds and hearts. For that, we are appreciative.

Mr. Speaker, I want to say thank you to Mr. Handley and Mr. McLeod for taking the time out and coming to our people when they were in need. It shows that this government does have heart and has some good leadership abilities. Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker.

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