I have an emergency statement.
Mr. Speaker, I rise to inform the House that earlier today, I asked for and received the resignation of the Honourable Titus Allooloo. In response to a question in this Chamber Thursday afternoon, Mr. Allooloo informed Members that he attended a federal/provincial meeting in Saskatoon. In reviewing a chronology of events being prepared for tabling in the House, it came to my attention the Minister's statements may not be true.
As a result of investigations, including a personal meeting with Mr. Allooloo, I have determined that his remarks were not based on fact and constitute a serious misrepresentation to the House. This turn of events is regrettable.
Mr. Speaker, I acknowledge the considerable work that Mr. Allooloo has done for the public and the Executive Council, but the House and the public must be able to rely upon the truthfulness of statements given by Members of the Executive Council. It is a principle that I am not prepared to compromise.
Mr. Speaker, in the interim, the responsibilities for the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs will be handled by the Honourable John Todd and the ministerial responsibilities for the Department of Renewable Resources will be taken over by the Honourable Stephen Kakfwi. Thank you.