We have a motion on the floor. The motion is in order and not debatable. All those in favour, please signify. Thank you. All those opposed? Thank you. The motion is carried.
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The Minister's statement is now moved into Committee of the Whole. Colleagues, before we proceed to the next item, I would like to, with your concurrence, direct your attention to the presence of the Speaker's Gallery of Mr. Yoshikazu Takeuchi, Consul General of Japan, and Mrs. Takeuchi.
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Accompanying the consul general is Mr. Al Shimeda, and he's the political/economic analyst for the consul. Please welcome him to our Assembly.
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My apologies, that's the kimona (sic), Mr. Al Shimeda. Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta, Mr. Krutko.