Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my constituents and myself, as the MLA for Nunakput, I would like to offer my congratulations to Ms. Glenna Hansen on her appointment as Commissioner for the Northwest Territories. I believe that the Prime Minister of Canada has made a very wise choice. Ms. Hansen is knowledgeable of the people, cultures, and lifestyles of the Inuvialuit, Dene, Metis, and all Northerners.
Her personality is one where she is respectful and reserved enough to carry out her Commissioner's duties and responsibilities with dignity, while being friendly and always approachable.
I am very pleased to see a young Commissioner who, in a way, reflects the beauty and agelessness of this great land of ours. Her age also makes her equally approachable by both our youth and our seniors.
I am sure I speak for all Inuvialuit when I say I am extremely proud that the new Commissioner is from the Beaufort Delta region of the Northwest Territories. I am pleased that Ms. Hansen is of Inuvialuit descent; however, I know that with her experience working with all people in the North, she will provide balanced representation.
In closing, Mr. Speaker, I would like to offer a farewell and my best wishes for the Honourable Dan Marion, who has represented the North admirably during his term as Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. I personally have hosted Mr. Marion on a tour of the Beaufort communities. This tour was well received by my constituents, and Mr. Marion was an able representative of the North, this government, and the Government of Canada. He will be remembered. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.