Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have enjoyed this past break in session as I was able to spend almost a whole month at home in Inuvik. It is always good to be home and spend time with family and friends. I had a chance to drop by many organizations to introduce my new constituency assistant and to welcome them to visit my office anytime. It was also a pleasure to attend various functions such as the Aurora College Spring Convocation, the weekly Elders Luncheon at the Ingamo Hall Friendship Centre and even a town council meeting while I was at home. I have been busy assisting with constituents concerns at the office and I have also held two public meetings.

The following concerns were raised in my community. One was an issue with youth, core funding for the facility in the Inuvik community. Additional funding is required for the Transition House Society in Inuvik as well, which is a regional facility. Pay equity also was raised at my constituency meetings. As well as the Public/Private Partnerships. There has also been discussion with the Constitutional Working Group about when they are going to come around and do their community tours. The escorts travel for elders who are on medical travel was an issue that has been raised in my community of Inuvik. There are also a number of other issues, but I will take time during this reconvening of the Fifth Session to bring up a number of other issues such as recognizing different constituents who have worked hard to be recognized in the community and I will do so at another time. I will be bringing all these issues to the appropriate Ministers at the appropriate times. Thank you.

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