Thank you, Mr. Dolynny. Mr. Blake.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize two Pages from Tsiigehtchic, Danieka Lennie and Jared Blake, my nephew. I would just like to thank them for all their hard work this week. They really enjoyed their experience and I hope to see you back. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Blake. Ms. Bisaro.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It’s my pleasure to welcome a constituent from Frame Lake who is a Lifeguard for Lodune, and Violca Memedi is here and I would like to specifically welcome all the Lifeguards for Lodune and thank you for your service.

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Mr. Bromley.

Mr. Speaker, I would also like to recognize a Lifeguard for Lodune, Kimberly Galbaransingh. Welcome, Kimberly. I would also, as always, like to recognize Tony Whitford, our illustrious man of many hats. I would also like to recognize Vanessa Rankin and all of the social students who are here today. Mahsi.

Thank you, Mr. Bromley. Mrs. Groenewegen.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize and thank two students from the Diamond Jenness Secondary School in Hay River who have been Pages for this week, Sean Smith and I don’t see Michaela Crook here, but she also served us. Thank you guys for a great job.

Thank you, Mrs. Groenewegen. Mr. Menicoche.

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Okay. Mr. Yakeleya.

I imagine we look alike, Mr. Speaker. I just found out I had a family that was a Page from Hay River. Michaela was part of my family, so I wanted to recognize her and I found out something new this week. I also want to say thank you to Tony for words of wisdom that he told me some years ago that saved my life. I just wanted to say thank you very much.

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Honourable Premier, Mr. McLeod.

Thank you,Mr. Speaker. I, too, would like to recognize a Lifeguard for Lodune, Mr. David Silke, a constituent of Yellowknife South. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Mr. Ramsay.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to welcome the Scott family to the gallery here today and, as well, I wanted to say thank you to the Lifeguards for Lodune, volunteers headed by Tanya Silke. Tanya is a former constituent of mine in Kam Lake. I’m sorry to have lost her to Yellowknife Centre. I also have another constituent that I want to recognize, too, and that is Lindsay Ohrling. Again, thank you so much for all you do. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Ramsay. Mr. Abernethy.

Mr. Speaker, I would also like to recognize one of the Lifeguards for Lodune from the Great Slave riding, Ms. Jennifer Pitt. I would also like to recognize Lodune’s mother, Dehga, as well as Lodune’s grandparents, Gabrielle Mackenzie-Scott and Patrick Scott, all constituents of the Great Slave riding. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Abernethy. Mr. Lafferty.

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. [Translation] I, too, would like to recognize from the school, Aurora College, the students and also the young person, how they formed the lifeguard, I would like to thank them and also thank the grandparents, Gabrielle and Patrick, and also their daughter. I would like to recognize them. She is from Yellowknife but she’s living in Yellowknife. I would like to thank them. Mahsi.

Thank you, Mr. Lafferty. Mr. Moses.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to recognize and welcome the social work students here joining us today in today’s proceedings. Specifically, Jolene Donovan and Tanya Snowshoe who are residents from Inuvik. I’d also like to recognize and welcome the Scott family and the Lifeguards for Lodune. Good job on the work that you’re doing. I really appreciate it. And of course, always, Mr. Anthony Whitford. It’s always an honour for you to join us in today’s proceedings. Mahsi.

Thank you, Mr. Moses. Mr. Hawkins.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. First off, I want to pay tribute, of course, and recognize the Scott family, Patrick, Gabrielle and Dehga. I cannot imagine what they’re going through, and it’s such a horrible thing. Dehga, I’m very sorry about this experience and I don’t know if words can certainly ever fill the hole that’s in your heart, but you and my son, little Hudson, asks and wishes him well on the journey he now has taken.

I want to use this occasion, as well, with my other colleagues to recognize Yellowknife Centre

constituents. I have Daryl McDonald, Brittany King, Summer Silke, and Tanya Silke. Although it’s not a Member’s statement, I do want to finish by saying I admire the hard work, dedication and passion each and every one of you brought to this cause and it won’t be forgotten. You continue the legacy of Lodune by doing your work and we’re all grateful for it. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. I’d like to welcome my constituent who is taking Arctic College down here, Ms. Jolene Donovan. Welcome to the House. I look forward to you, once you’re done, moving back home. Thank you.

Item 7, acknowledgements. Item 8, oral questions. Mr. Blake.