Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Frame Lake, that Bill 16, Tobacco Control Act, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Minister Miltenberger. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Question.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

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Bill 16 has had third reading.

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Before we move on to prorogation, I would like to note that Members and committees of the House still have a very busy schedule ahead of them to attend to in the coming months and in the run-up to the start of the Fifth Session of this Assembly in May. May you show sound judgement in your deliberations on behalf of all northerners. I would like to take this opportunity to send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the Speaker of the House, Mr. Delorey, and the Deputy Speaker, Mrs. Groenewegen, as they deal with difficult personal matters.

To everyone here today, I wish you safe travels home to your families. I would also like to acknowledge our Pages and their contributions during this sitting. Students from Diamond Jenness School in Hay River; Chief Jimmy Bruneau School in Behchoko; Chief Sunrise Education Centre on the Hay River Reserve; Thomas Simpson School in Fort Simpson; and, Mildred Hall and William McDonald schools here in Yellowknife. All served honourably as Pages during the past month. Pages carry out the important role in the operation of this Assembly and we greatly appreciate their efforts. I would like to particularly thank two of my constituents, David Brinston and Taylor Irvine for their hard work during this session. It was a pleasure to have you in the House.

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Our thanks also go out to the hard-working staff of the Legislative Assembly and the GNWT, whose efforts are greatly appreciated by those of us who depend on them. At this time, I would like to offer my thanks and best wishes to a number of Assembly staff who will be moving on to new challenges prior to our next sitting: Cheryl Voytilla; Andrew Stewart; Darha Philpot; and, Moses Hernandez have served this House and all Members with great dedication and skill. On behalf of all Members, I want to wish Cheryl, Andrew, Darha and Moses the very best in their new challenges.

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Whether they are personal or professional, our contractors who prepare Hansard and prepare our audio visual, catering, security and janitorial services are also to be acknowledged for the vital services they provide. Thank you to all. You have done an outstanding job and we appreciate your hard work a great deal.

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I would like to thank honourable Members for abiding by the rules of this House during my short, but enjoyable, term as Speaker.

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Although the circumstances leading up to my temporary appointment are truly regrettable, I was honoured to serve as your Speaker. I would like to invite all Members to the Speaker’s portrait gallery at the rise of the House today to witness the official unveiling of Speaker Whitford’s portrait.