Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to inform Members of the steps I have taken to conform to the conflict of interest guidelines as contained in the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act. Mr. Speaker, as of February 5, 1993, I have severed all business ties with my former company, Evaz Group of Companies. The severance agreement has been negotiated with Evaz Group to effect my resignation from the board of directors. I have tabled a letter with the Government Leader outlining the details of this agreement. A copy of this letter has been included with my confidential disclosure statement. The shares that I hold in this company have been placed in trust with a northerner who is familiar with my former company and the Keewatin region.

The departments and board, for which I am responsible, have been informed by letter that matters concerning my former company should not be brought to my attention, but should be brought to the Government Leader for disposition. Mr. Speaker, I have also tendered my resignation as a director or officer of all other private companies and development corporations for which I have served. A detailed disclosure statement listing my personal assets was filed with the clerk of the Legislative Assembly on January 11, 1993. In closing, I note for the record, that I have made every possible effort to arrange my personal and business affairs in a manner that conforms to the intent of this legislation. Thank you.

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