Thank you, Madam Groenewegen. Before we get into orders of the day. Due to an illness in his family, the Speaker will be out of the Legislative Assembly for an indefinite period of time. As Deputy Speaker, I have been asked to assume the Speaker's duties in his absence. It is hoped that the Speaker will be able to return to the Chair before this sitting of the session ends.
Also, I ask Members to join me in wishing the Member from Iqaluit, Mr. Picco, a very happy birthday. He is 47...I mean, 37 years old today.
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Thank you. Orders of the day. Item 2, Minister's statements. Mr. Ng.