Dennis Patterson on New Perception Of The Value Of Rankin Inlet As Capital Of Nunavut

In the Legislative Assembly on March 10th, 1995. See this statement in context.

New Perception Of The Value Of Rankin Inlet As Capital Of Nunavut
Item 3: Members' Statements

March 9th, 1995

Page 588

And I'm not running for re-election.

---Laughter

No, sorry, I wasn't supposed to say that. Mr. Speaker, I must tell Members that I came to this realization after Mr. Todd outbid all others, to the tune of $580, to purchase me at the auction during the Nunavut Trade Show.

---Applause

Mr. Speaker, I'm pleased to say that this auction raised over $27,000 to benefit the Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Iqaluit Child Care Society.

---Applause

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Todd's purpose in purchasing me was to educate me about Keewatin political correctness.

---Laughter

I will require consent, Mr. Speaker, to complete this important statement.

---Laughter

See context to find out what was said next.

Dennis Patterson on New Perception Of The Value Of Rankin Inlet As Capital Of Nunavut

Help us improve OpenNWT