Good afternoon, colleagues. Members, before we begin today, I’d like to draw your attention to the Canadian flags on your desks. February 15th has
been declared National Flag Day of Canada.
It was on this day in 1965 that a flag with the first red and white maple leaf design flew proudly over Parliament Hill.
Our flag, with its distinctive maple leaf, is recognized all over the world as the flag of a people who cherish the ideals of democracy, freedom and respect.
I know we don’t see any maple trees in this part of the Canada, but we proudly fly our Canadian flag all across the Northwest Territories as a symbol of our unity with all Canadians.
Please join me, colleagues, in celebrating our flag and the great country we live in. Thank you.
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Item 2, Ministers’ statements. The honourable Minister of Education, Mr. Lafferty.