Good afternoon, colleagues. I would like to welcome you back to the Chamber today as we resume the Third Session of the 16th Legislative Assembly.
This is a relatively short sitting of the House, but I understand there is a great deal of very important to work to be done in the seven days allotted. I know, colleagues, that you are eager to begin and focus on the work at hand, giving it your usual thoughtful consideration. I ask that as you do that work, that you recall your renewed commitment to consensus government and to the people of the Northwest Territories who we all serve. I expect that Members will treat each other and this institution with the dignity and respect each deserves.
It is now my duty to advise the House that I have received the following message from the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories and it reads:
“Dear Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise that I recommend to the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories, the passage of Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2009-2010, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2009-2010 and Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 4, 2008-2009 during the Third Session of the 16th Legislative Assembly. Yours truly, Anthony W. J. Whitford, Commissioner.”
Thank you, colleagues. Orders of the day. Item 2, Ministers’ statements. The honourable Premier, Mr. Roland.