Qujannamiik, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, honourable Members, I rise today to wish my colleagues, Ministers and you, Mr. Speaker, a farewell as we approach division for the west and Nunavut territory. I would like to thank Mr. Hamilton for all his help and advice that he has provided for me over the years. As well I would like to thank all the staff here at the Legislative Assembly. During my three and a half years as MLA for High Arctic in the Northwest Territories, and serving in the beautiful Legislative Assembly, I have acquired knowledge that I will apply to our new Nunavut government. I also acquired friendships that I will always remember across the Northwest Territories.

Mr. Speaker, it has been a pleasure to serve my people in this Assembly. I would like to wish each of my colleagues the best of luck. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for the opportunity as the Member for the High Arctic. We have worked together making hard decision as we dealt with issues in this 13th Assembly. A lot of issues we have concluded. I also wish the western Arctic the best of luck in their land claims negotiations, as we have met many hard-working aboriginal leaders across the Northwest Territories. Finally, Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my family and my constituents who have supported me for the past three years. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

--Applause