Thank you, Mr. Ningark. Item 3, Members' statements. Before going to returns to oral questions, the Speaker would like to recognize a former Member of the Assembly, Mr. Abe Okpik.
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I would also like to recognize Bertha Allen, president of the Native Women's Association.
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And councillor Steve Brooks from Hay River.
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Welcome to the Assembly. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for Iqaluit, Mr. Patterson.