Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the people of Iqaluit for the enthusiasm they showed during last weekend's "Iqaluit for capital" celebrations. Mr. Speaker, invited guests included several Baffin mayors, as well as the mayor from Sisimiut, Greenland. I was not able to attend all the events, as I was here in Yellowknife, but I was able to attend the opening ceremonies.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Honourable Goo Arlooktoo and the Member for Kivallivik, Mr. Kevin O'Brien, for stopping in on the opening ceremonies on their way to Yellowknife. Mr. Speaker, over the past few years, our community has suffered some setbacks, but the pride and spirit shown by the elders and the community last week was indicative of a community which is moving forward towards division and Nunavut with confidence and energy.
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate all the volunteers of the celebration and the people of Iqaluit.
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