Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, last night, the Honourable Roger Allen, his staff, Mayor Fred Behrens and I attended the opening ceremony of the Mackenzie Youth Summer Games in Rae.

It was a pleasure to see so many young people together in a bush setting. They were setting fish nets, playing beach volleyball and soccer. For the rest of this week, youth from the communities within the South Slave, North Slave and Deh Cho will have a chance to build friendships and participate in some healthy competition.

Youth from the various communities are mixed into four teams. I am sure that all youth attending these friendship games will return home with memories to last a lifetime. I would like to acknowledge the recreation staff in Rae and all the coaches for their dedication. They have organized a very worthwhile event in the Rae-Edzo region. Thank you.

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