Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this past weekend, I was home in Iqaluit. It was the first time I was able to return home since the 16th of January. Mr. Speaker, while here in the Legislative Assembly sometimes this becomes the focus of our entire lives, and we lose sight of the real reason we came here in the first place.

Mr. Speaker, going home this weekend and spending time with my family and seeing the work my wife has to do being mother and father, raising our three children while I am absent, made me reflect on why someone would seek political office. Mr. Speaker, the role of a political spouse is very demanding and full of sacrifice. To go home and be welcomed back by the community, to be phoned, stopped at the Bay while getting our groceries, of neighbours stopping by, of sincere thanks after church on Sunday, makes the job and the responsibilities worthwhile.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many people in Iqaluit who have given my wife and I support through their kind words and actions. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to thank my wife for the sacrifices she has made. I will continue to represent my home and my constituency to the best of my abilities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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