Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I have some brief comments by way of introduction to Bill 17, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 3.

Mr. Chairman, the amendment is a result of a process that started with a formal motion that was adopted by the Assembly on December 8, 1993, which requested the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission to undertake a review of certain districts so that they may conform to the boundary to divide the Northwest Territories.

Mr. Chairman, the report of the commission was tabled in the House on October 5, 1994, and debated and concluded on November 8, 1994. Mr. Chairman, the bill puts into legislation the decisions of the House and will amend the electoral districts of High Arctic, Nunakput, Sahtu, Tu Nedhe, North Slave and Kitikmeot. I will be pleased to try and answer any questions that may Members might have, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.