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Frederick Blake Jr.

Frederick Blake Jr. Mackenzie Delta

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Kam Lake, that Bill 26, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, be read for the third time.

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Thank you, Mr. Blake. Bill 26, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, has had third reading.

---Carried

Mr. Ramsay.

Bill 27: An Act To Amend The Revolving Funds Act
Third Reading of Bills

October 31st, 2013

David Ramsay

David Ramsay Kam Lake

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Monfwi, that Bill 27, An Act to Amend the Revolving Funds Act, be read for the third time. Thank you.

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Thank you, Mr. Ramsay. Bill 27, An Act to Amend the Revolving Funds Act, has had third reading.

---Carried

Colleagues, today we will conclude the Fourth Session of the Legislative Assembly. The Fifth Session will begin on Monday, November 4th.

Before we conclude, I would like to take the opportunity to remind everyone of the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Legislative Assembly building, beginning here at 4:30 today. I’m looking forward to seeing a lot of Yellowknife constituents and our constituents here in this great city of Yellowknife to come and enjoy a good afternoon with us.

There will be a panel discussion of former Premiers, unveiling of several new portraits, entertainment by Leela Gilday and Reneltta Arluk, and much more. The public will be able to visit the Chamber floor and other areas which are not usually open to visitors. I encourage everyone to join us as we mark this very special occasion.

Madam Clerk, will you ascertain if the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, the Honourable George L. Tuccaro, is prepared to enter the Chamber and asset to bills and prorogue the Fourth Session of the 17th Legislative Assembly.

Prorogation
Prorogation

Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories

Mr. Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly, good afternoon.

This government has set aside the next few days to celebrate two decades of progress in the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly. The Northwest Territories has come a long way and has shown much success as it continues to move forward.

We will celebrate and we will also take time to look at what the next 20 years holds in store in terms of governance in the Northwest Territories.

The true northern spirit of working together to achieve the goals that you have set out as the 17th Legislative Assembly is commendable and must continue to be top priority. Congratulations and all good wishes.

I would like to welcome to the public gallery two of our former Commissioners: Stuart M. Hodgson, who is accompanied by his son, Eugene. Mr. Hodgson served as NWT Commissioner for 12 years, from March of 1967 until April of 1979. Also here today is former Commissioner John H. Parker and his lovely wife, Helen. Mr. Parker served as our Deputy Commissioner, alongside Mr. Hodgson, for 12 years, before becoming NWT Commissioner in 1979 for 10 years.

I would like to join everyone here today in welcoming you both back to Yellowknife. I hope you will enjoy your short visit, and I trust that the warmth and hospitality of Northerners will make up for the cold weather outdoors at this time of year.

Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories

As Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following bills:

• Bill 3, Wildlife Act;

• Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Education Act;

• Bill 13, An Act to Repeal the Curfew Act;

• Bill 14, An Act to Repeal the Pawnbrokers and Second-hand Dealers Act;

• Bill 15, Gunshot and Stab Wound Mandatory Disclosure Act;

• Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Justices of the Peace Act;

• Bill 17, An Act to Amend the Protection Against Family Violence Act;

• Bill 18, Apology Act;

• Bill 19, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2013;

• Bill 21, An Act to Amend the Dental Profession Act;

• Bill 22, Territorial Emblems and Honours Act;

• Bill 24, An Act to Amend the Liquor Act;

• Bill 26, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act;

• Bill 27, An Act to Amend the Revolving Funds Act;

• Bill 28, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014;

• Bill 29, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014; and

• Bill 30, Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), 2014-2015.

Prior to proroguing this Fourth Session of the 17th Legislative Assembly, I wish to announce that the Fifth Session of the 17th Legislative Assembly will convene on Monday, November 4, 2013, at 1:30 p.m.

Now, as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I hereby prorogue the Fourth Session of the 17th Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories.

Thank you, merci beaucoup, mahsi cho, quanani, koana.

---PROROGATION

The House prorogued at 12:50 p.m.