Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, earlier today, the Honourable Jane Groenewegen, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Social Services, tendered her resignation as Deputy Premier.

In her letter of resignation, Mrs. Groenewegen indicated that she demonstrated poor judgment by recording a telephone conversation on March 26, 2001, between the Principle Secretary and the Conflict of Interest Commissioner, Carol Roberts. Mrs. Groenewegen has apologized for her actions and how they may have reflected on the integrity of the most senior levels of government, including her colleagues in Cabinet and the Assembly.

I have accepted Mrs. Groenewegen's resignation and I commend her for taking responsibility for her actions under very difficult circumstances. Thank you.