Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We're joined in the gallery today by a number of people who are with the Status of Women Council of the Northwest Territories who were here at noon for the press conference announcing the northern women in mining, oil and gas project. Sharon Thomas is the executive director of the council; Theresa Handley is the office manager. On this side of the House she's also known as the boss's wife.
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We are also joined by Leila Besarra who is the community development worker; Lorraine Phaneuf who is programs and research manager; Renea Agrey who will be running the northern women in mining, oil and gas project; Cassandra English who is the assistant researcher; and Samantha Dechief who is the executive and programs assistant. With them is Karen Willy who is the acting special advisor to the Minister responsible for the Status of Women. I know that on behalf of all Members, Mr. Speaker, we'd like to say thanks for the pencils and we'd like to encourage all Members to remind their female constituents about this program and encourage them to take part in it. Thank you.
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