Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to, in particular, the Nunavut Members of Cabinet for the support and assistance that they have given me over the past three and a half years. There have been difficult times and we have worked well as a team together. Ms. Thompson, in particular, has found many occasions to challenge me and hold my feet to the fire when it comes time for discussion in Cabinet. I will miss her comments in those early morning meetings. Mr. Speaker, I will also miss the friendship

with the Ordinary Members from Nunavut and, in particular, Mr. Ningark, who was a Member in the previous Assembly with us and has always provided sage advice. In conclusion I would like to wish our friends, the Members from Nunavut, the very best in whatever capacity they will or choose to serve the residents of Nunavut, or move on to retirement, as Mr. Ningark claims he is going to do. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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