Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize women. Even though it is not mother's day, I would like to recognize my mother today because today is her birthday. Happy birthday, Mother.

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My mother is Emmeris Cardinal, formerly Emmeris Drygeese of Lutselk'e. She is a long-time employee of this government, a former teacher, former supervisor of curriculum development, but most recently Mr. Speaker my mother is taking on the challenge of writing a Chipewyan dictionary and she is still in the process of finalizing that.

I would like to wish her and all mothers who are celebrating their birthdays today a happy birthday. Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker.

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