Thank you, Mr. O'Brien. Good morning. I would like to advise the House that I have received the following 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 Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1998-99 during the Sixth Session of the 13th Legislative Assembly. It is signed by yours truly, Helen Maksagak, Commissioner.

Orders of the day. Item 2, Ministers' statements. Item 3, Members' statements. Mr. Roland.