Good afternoon, Members. Before we begin, I would like to draw your attention to the visitor's gallery. I am pleased to recognize the district governor, Bruce Christensen and his wife, Cheryl, from Fort St. John, B.C.
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With them is president Janet Robinson of the Yellowknife Rotary Club.
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District Governor Bruce represents 53 rotary clubs in Western Canada: Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia; and two in the NWT: Yellowknife and Hay River. Rotary internationals are preparing to celebrate 100 years of community and international service by 1.2 million Rotarians in 166 countries. Their most outstanding achievement in conjunction with international health organizations will be a polio-free world by the end of 2005.
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Also with them is a fellow Rotarian, acting as their official guide, and a former Speaker of this House, Mr. Tony Whitford.
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Welcome to the Legislative Assembly. Enjoy your visit to the North. To the orders of the day, item 2, Ministers' statements. Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Kam Lake, Mr. Ramsay.