Clause 1. Agreed?

Agreed.

--- Agreed

Thank you. The bill as a whole. Agreed?

Agreed.

--- Agreed

Does the committee agree that Bill 5 is ready for third reading?

Agreed.

--- Agreed

What is the committee's wish? I would like to thank the witness for appearing. Mr. Gargan.

Mr. Chairman, I move that we report progress.

The motion to report progress is not debatable. All those in favour of the motion to report progress? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

--- Carried

I will now rise and report progress.

Item 19, report of committee of the whole. Mr. Nerysoo.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, your committee has been considering Bills 5, 7, 12, 14, 22, and 23 and wishes to report progress, with two motions being adopted. Bills 5, 7, 12, 22, and 23 are ready for third reading. Bill 14 is ready for third reading, as amended. Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of the chairman of the committee of the whole be concurred with.

Seconder to the motion. Mr. Zoe. The motion is in order, Mr. Nerysoo. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

--- Carried

Item 20, third reading of bills. Mr. Allooloo.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to go back to Item 2, Ministers' statements.

The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent to return to Item 2, Ministers' statements. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Proceed, Mr. Allooloo.

Thank you. I will give this statement in an emergency nature. Mr. Speaker, I would like to advise Members of this House that this is the last day of service with the Language Bureau for one of our most senior and valued interpreters, Lucy Ann Yakeleya.

Ms. Yakeleya joined the Language Bureau when the Dene language section was re-established in 1982 and has been providing excellent service to both this House and the government for the past 10 years. Originally from Fort Good Hope, she has always provided North Slavey interpreting services in a conscientious and professional manner. She will be missed by her colleagues.

A few years ago, Ms. Yakeleya suffered an accident that resulted in the freezing of some of her toes, causing some loss. This was while attending language workshops in Fort Good Hope.

I believe that our interpreters play a very important and valuable role in ensuring that there is proper communication between the people of the Northwest Territories and their government and also ensuring that Members of this House can be properly understood no matter what official language of the Northwest Territories they choose to speak. Sometimes they have to put in long hours and work under trying conditions.

I know you share with me an appreciation for the service of our interpreters and that you will especially join me in expressing our very best wishes to Lucy Ann Yakeleya.

--- Applause

Thank you, Mr. Allooloo. Item 20, third reading of bills. Mr. Pollard.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek consent to deal with Bill 7 for third reading, please.

The honourable Member is seeking consent to deal with third reading of Bill 7, Interim Appropriations for the GNWT for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 1993. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Proceed, please.

Mr. Pollard, your motion is in order. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

--- Carried

Bill 7 has had third reading.

--Applause

Third reading of bills. Mr. Pollard.

Mr. Speaker, I would, again, seek consent to deal with third reading of Bill 14, Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The honourable Member is seeking consent to deal with third reading of Bill 14. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Please proceed, Mr. Pollard.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Natilikmiot, that Bill 14, Appropriation Act, No. 1, 1992-93, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The motion is in order, Mr. Pollard. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

--- Carried

Bill 14 has had third reading.

--- Applause

Third reading of bills. Mr. Pollard.