Masi. Tabling of documents. Minister of Finance.

Tabling of documents. Member for Nahendeh.

Mr. Speaker, further to the petition I delivered to this House earlier this afternoon, I wish to table correspondence from the Fort Simpson Chamber of Commerce regarding extended hours of service for the MV Lafferty Ferry. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Masi. Tabling of documents. Item 15, notices of motion. Item 16, notices of motion for first reading of bills. Item 17, motions. Member for Yellowknife Centre.

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Great Slave, that notwithstanding Rule 4, when this House adjourns on June 29, 2016, it shall be adjourned until Thursday October 13, 2016;

AND FURTHER, that at any time prior to October 13, 2016, if the Speaker is satisfied after consultation with the Executive Council and Members of the Legislative Assembly, that the public interest requires that the House should meet at an earlier time during the adjournment, the Speaker may give notice, and thereupon, the House should meet at the time stated in such notice and shall transact its business as has been duly adjourned to that time. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

Masi. Motion is in order. To the motion.

Question has been called. Motion is carried.

Motions. Item 18, first reading of bills. Item 19, second reading of bills. Item 20, consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters. Item 21, report of Committee of the Whole. Item 22, third reading of bills. Mr. Clerk, will you ascertain if the Deputy Commissioner of Northwest Territories, the Honourable Gerald W. Kisoun, is prepared to enter the Chamber and assent to the bills?

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Please be seated. Colleagues, I would like to extend the appreciation of the House to the Deputy Commissioner, Gerald W. Kisoun. It was a pleasure having you in the House here today. On behalf of all Members, I would also like to thank all the Pages who have contributed to this sitting. Having young people in our Chamber is a wonderful reminder of the reasons why we are here today, and, colleagues, I would also like to say thank you to the interpreters we have had working with us during these last five weeks. As our words go out to our communities, it is very satisfying to know that parts of our proceedings are being heard in our own languages. We appreciate the hard work and dedication of all of our interpreters. I extend the thanks of this House to:

● Mary Rose Sundberg (Tlicho)

● Sarah Cleary (North Slavey)

● David Black (French services)

● Tom Unka (Chipewyan)

● Eleanor Bran (South Slavey)

● Annie Goose (Inuinnaqtun)

● Lilian Elias (Inuvialuqtun)

In addition, I would like to thank the elders Francis Williah and also Moise Rabesca for offering prayers during our sitting. Members, colleagues, I would also like to recognize the work that you have all undertaken during these past weeks. Together, you have debated and adopted the first budget of the 18thLegislative Assembly. I commend Members for the attention you have shown and the judgment you have exercised as you carried out your work.

Colleagues, earlier today in this Chamber we inducted four prominent Northerners into the Order of NWT. Nellie Cournoyea, Jan Stirling, Tony Whitford, and Marie Wilson are individuals who have, through their public and private lives, made an outstanding contribution to our territory. They inspire us all and remind us that we are part of the shared community in the North, a community that we must all work to preserve, protect, and promote. I'd like to congratulate on behalf of the Assembly here to this year's inductees.

As we leave the Chamber today, many of you will be travelling; travelling back to your homes, to your communities, your families and your constituents. I hope you all take the time to enjoy this brief and beautiful summer season. This Friday, Northerners will join all Canadians to celebrate our great country. I know that Canada Day celebrations will be taking place across the North, and I hope that Members will have an opportunity to take part. We are truly fortunate to live in such a great country as Canada. June is also graduation season and I would also like to extend congratulations all the northern graduates in the Northwest Territories. We wish each and every one of you the very best as you begin this new chapter in your lives. We are very proud of you.

Colleagues, enjoy the summer recess and travel safely until we all meet again.

Colleagues, today is the last day in this Chamber for one of our table officers, Gail Bennett. Gail has served this institution, our Legislative Assembly, its Members and committees, faithfully and with great professionalism for more than ten years. Tomorrow is the first day of the next exciting stage in her life: retirement. Please join me in thanking Gail for her fine service to the Legislative Assembly and wishing her well in her well-earned retirement. Congratulations, Gail. We will miss you.

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Masi, colleagues. Madam Clerk, orders of the day.

Masi, Madam Clerk. This House adjourns until Thursday, October 13, 2016, at 1:30 p.m.

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The House adjourned at 3:11 p.m.