Colleagues, before we continue, last week and over the weekend I had the pleasure of hosting delegates to the 42nd Canadian Parliamentary Seminar here in Yellowknife. We had more than 40 delegates from the House of Commons, eight provinces and two territories. The weather didn't really cooperate with us but we had excellent business sessions, including their attendance at session last Friday morning. I heard many positive comments about our system of government and particularly the thoughtful and respectful way you debated issues in the House. Thanks to each of you for being on your best behaviour; let's keep that going.

Organizing a national conference like this is a lot of work and involves many helping hands. I want to say a special thank you to Danielle Mager, Daniel Aviugana, and Katie Weaver of the clerks' office, and to my assistant Corinne Kruse who did most of the heavy lifting, and also all the staff that helped out.

I also want to thank each of you who attended the sessions, presented topics of interest to our guests, and demonstrated the northern hospitality for which we are so famous. Our delegates had an amazing time, learned lots, and hopefully have a new understanding and appreciation of the challenges we face here in the North. Thank you, Members.

Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Member for Great Slave.