On behalf of all Members of this House, I would like to thank Commissioner Thom for opening the third session of the 18th Legislative Assembly. I would also like to thank Mrs. Alphonsine McNeely from Fort Good Hope for leading us in prayer, and I thank Katie Schauerte from Yellowknife for her beautiful rendition of the national anthem.
Colleagues, earlier today, Mr. Fred Carmichael was inducted into the Order of the Northwest Territories for his work in business. Mr. Carmichael was the first Aboriginal person from Canada's Arctic region to receive a commercial pilot's license and during his 60-year career in aviation he has proved himself to be a valuable mentor, teacher, entrepreneur, and a business leader. Please join me in congratulating Mr. Carl Michael on his many achievements and an inductee into the Order of the Northwest Territories.
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Colleagues, this Chamber is and will continue to be a place for lively debate, powerful questions, and meaningful answers. However, this Chamber is also a place of great honour and respect. It is a great honour that we have been elected by our people to represent them here. Masi. Respect for institution and for each other, for our constituents, and all of the people of the Northwest Territories. Our actions and our words can carry great meaning and have lasting effects. We must choose them wisely. Masi. Item 3, Ministers' statements. Minister of Justice.