Thank you, Mr. Roland. Good afternoon, Members. Welcome back to the Legislative Assembly. I am sure we have all had a good and productive summer in our constituencies. The time needed to spend with our family and children is important. Members must now be ready and raring to get down to the business of the House, but within the rules, I hope.
I know that you will join me in sending our best wishes to our colleague from Amittuq, who is still in the hospital in Montreal, recovering from leg surgery. On your behalf, flowers have been sent to Mr. Evaloarjuk. It is hoped that Mr. Evaloarjuk will be able to return to the Assembly by the beginning of the Fifth Session.
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I would also ask Members to include in your prayers, the mother of the Member for Mackenzie Delta. Mr. Krutko's mother is fighting a courageous battle with cancer and is currently at the Stanton Yellowknife Hospital. Our prayers are with them. Again, I welcome Members back to the Assembly. Orders of the day. Item 2, Ministers' statements. Mr. Morin.