The hamlet elections were held yesterday in the communities of Baker Laker and Arviat, as well as the election for the Keewatin Inuit Association. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate those people who were elected to those respected councils. At a time when the people in the NWT are looking for a change, we, as Members of this Legislature, are responding to their requests by taking the report, "Strength at Two Levels", seriously. I only hope that the implementation will be at a pace that is acceptable to the communities.

I would also like to congratulate those people who were elected to the community education councils in my constituency of Baker Lake and Arviat. They play a very important role in the NWT because education is the first step in the development of any country or community.

I know those people who were elected will work in the best interests of their respective communities. I made it a commitment during my campaign, Mr. Speaker, to work together with the community organizations and will gladly give myself to the people and the organizations of Baker Lake and Arviat. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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