Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to, as did my colleague for Mackenzie Delta, speak on the passing of Sarah Simon. I was fortunate to be able to attend her 100th birthday celebration in Inuvik. Many people from across the Delta took the opportunity to wish her well and give her many gifts. I had the opportunity to speak on behalf of this government there and wish her well also.

Mr. Speaker, one very important activity she was involved with, which was a lifelong journey for her that she spoke about, was her devotion to her Lord and Saviour. She provided that service to many people. She was a mentor to many people growing up in the Delta, as well as a counsellor to many.

Mr. Speaker, as you heard through Mr. Krutko, the thank you card is one that she reflects and looks back on as a service. Although this may be a sad day for the family and residents of the Delta and the Northwest Territories to lose someone as valuable as Ms. Sarah Simon, I like to put it in the picture that in her devotion to her Lord and Saviour, there is rejoicing going on now in the heavens above as they welcome her with open arms for the great work she has done. I am sure they will be sending blessings down to comfort her family.

Just to inform her family that my family and I pray for their peace at this time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.