Thank you, Madam Speaker. As the Member representing Kivallivik, a part of the wider Keewatin region, I would like to take this opportunity to express, through this House, my regrets for not being able to attend the Back to the Future panel discussion sponsored by the Keewatin Chamber of Commerce to be held this weekend in Rankin Inlet.
I received an information package from the Chamber of Commerce two days ago which outlined a number of important topics of round table discussion, including a number of issues under government departments, of the departments of Public Works, NWT Housing Corporation, Economic Development and Tourism, Transportation, Workers' Compensation Board and Education. I also learned from this package that I had the honour of being placed on the list as one of the panellists. As much as I would have liked to, given the short notice, I am not able to get out of a prior family commitment in order to attend the meeting.
I would, however, like to send along with my regrets, my sincere wishes for a successful round of discussions. Madam Speaker, as one of the three MLAs for the region I know these are important topics of discussion. I look forward to hearing about the outcome and to participate in future discussions of a similar nature. Thank you, Madam Speaker.