Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (Translation) I will be speaking in Inuktitut. Mr. Speaker, this morning I must clear up a big misunderstanding in regard to the Member for Hay River who presented a document. I was unable to be in the House yesterday due to a personal tragedy that occurred in my riding, therefore, I was unable to respond to the issue that was raised by the Member for Hay River. I had not considered this to have grown into this proportion and I was not aware that this problem would become so great. I would like to indicate to the Member for Hay River and to my friend and colleague, Mr. Arlooktoo, that I did write the note. At the time I considered it as a confidential piece of writing and I did it more in the spirit of fun and as a joke. I do pass notes to my colleagues in the House not of a serious nature. I express my true regret today for having caused such a huge problem and I accept responsibility for the hardship that has been caused for the Member for Hay River, Jane Groenewegen, as well as, for the Member, Mr. Goo Arlooktoo. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (Translation ends)

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