Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the following individuals have been recommended by Cabinet for Commissioner in executive council appointments to the Northwest Territories Business Credit Corporation. The B.C.C. board of directors will need people for a three-year term, Mr. Speaker. The individuals are: Mr. Al Woodhouse of Iqaluit; Mr. Jim Schaefer of Fort Smith; and Ms. Alison Wynn Barr of Rankin Inlet.
In addition, Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Mary King of Hay River has been appointed as Chairperson of the Northwest Territories Business Credit Corporation.
In all, five directors of the B.C.C. had terms that expired October 4, 1992. These appointments will fill three of those vacant positions. The remaining two vacancies will be considered by Cabinet in approximately six months' time, to provide continuity to the board.
The last official meeting of the B.C.C. board was held on September 30, 1992. Since that time, applications within the authority of the chairperson have been addressed by the Vice Chairperson, Mrs. Mary King, in accordance with the Northwest Territories Business Credit Corporation Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.