Thank you. Before we go to Members' statements, I would like to read a message from Her Honour, the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories.
"Dear Mr. Speaker,
I wish to advise that I recommend to the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories, the passage of:
Appropriation Act, 1998-99
Loan Authorization Act, 1998-99
During the Fifth Session of the 13th Legislative Assembly.
Yours truly,
Helen Maksagak, Commissioner."
Item 3, Members' statements. Mr. Ootes.