Colleagues, although this has been a relatively brief sitting of our Assembly, we have accomplished a great deal in the time available to us. You have considered and adopted seven major pieces of legislation, three supplementary appropriation acts, given consideration to four substantial committee reports and debated issues of great importance to all our residents.

As we leave today, I note that work will continue over the summer months. The government has introduced and referred seven new pieces of legislation to standing committees for consideration over the summer and fall.

I know this is also an opportunity to reconnect with your constituents, take part in summer assemblies and spend some of this valuable summer season with our families.

As part of your summer activities, colleagues, I hope you will all make the time to celebrate two very special events coming up: National Aboriginal Day on June 21^st and Canada Day on July 1^st. As I have mentioned before, this is a perfect opportunity to celebrate both the outstanding achievements of our citizens and the diverse culture of the Northwest Territories and our special place in Canada.

I wish you all safe travels this summer as we head out on the water and on the land.

I look forward to seeing you back in this Chamber for our last sitting of the 17^th Legislative Assembly. Have a good summer and do good work for our constituents.

Mr. Clerk, orders of the day.

Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Accordingly, this House stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 29^th, at 1:30 p.m.

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The House adjourned at 7:33 p.m.