Thank you, Madam Speaker. On behalf of my constituents, I, too, would like to congratulate all the successful candidates elected in the tax-based municipal elections yesterday. Mayor Tom Zubko and councillors-elect in Inuvik, Mayor Ray Michaud and councillors-elect in Fort Simpson, Mayor Jack Rowe and councillors-elect in Hay River, Mayor Dennis Bevington and councillors-elect in Fort Smith, Mayor Max Melnyk and councillors-elect of Norman Wells and, finally, Mayor Dave Lovell and aldermen-elect of Yellowknife.

At this time I would also wish to formally congratulate Mayor Joe Kunuk and councillors elected in Iqaluit last month, and all education and school board members elected in the tax-based municipalities. They are the individuals who are often overlooked due to the higher profile of municipal council elections. However, their job in dealing with educational issues are just as important as those dealt with by municipal councils.

Finally, I would like to congratulate all the unsuccessful candidates for letting their names stand for public office. We all know it's not an easy decision to consider running for public office and we can all attest it's an even tougher job once you get elected. Thank you.

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