The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried unanimously.

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Motions. Item 14, first reading of bills. Item 15, second reading of bills. Before we go into the orders of the day, I just have some closing comments.

We have now come to our last time together in the Legislative Assembly before the Nunavut election. All Members have worked hard and made the sacrifice necessary to provide a smooth path for the coming transition for the two new governments of the north. I am very proud of our efforts in this part of Canadian history. We have had some happy moments, such as recognizing the 50th anniversary of the UN Declaration of Human Rights. We have also had some difficult times which we have met head-on and dealt with. I want all Members to know how much I have enjoyed working with them and acting as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. I would like to also thank all the Pages that have assisted us...

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... especially those from Aivilik and Kivallivik, who have been effective and pleasant. As an aboriginal person I appreciate our system of consensus government, which is designed to operate with cooperation, compassion, caring. All this has made it easier for me to be a Member of this House.

I invite all Members and staff to join me at 12:30 this afternoon for a Christmas feast in the Great Hall. I wish you all a very merry and safe Christmas and New Year as you return to your communities to rejoin your families and friends.

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Item 16, orders of the day. Mr. Clerk.