Well colleagues, this day didn't end like I thought it would.
On behalf of the House, I thank the Commissioner, the Honourable Margaret M. Thom, for being here today. It is always a pleasure to have her in the Chamber.
Colleagues, we have just had our first experience with the remote participation in this sitting of the Assembly. It was not perfect, but I believe it was very successful. I am very pleased that Members who otherwise would not been able to join us were able to fully participate in and contribute to this sitting. I thank all Members for your patience with the hybrid sitting.
I want to extend a special thank you to the staff who worked long hours to make this hybrid sitting possible, especially Mr. Vince McLeod and Mr. Chris Cartwright. Thank you, we couldn't have done it without you.
Colleagues, I also want to thank the interpreters who have joined us throughout the sitting. Our official languages are vital to the people of the territory and our cultures.
When we use our languages in the House, we honour them. We honour our cultures and all people of the territory. The interpreters make it possible for us to use our languages on a daily basis, and I thank them for their service and commitment to honouring our official languages.
Members, I also want to thank each of you. The last few days of this sitting have been challenging, but you have done a lot of important work in this House and should be proud of yourselves. I know that I am proud of you and I am proud of my role and the work you have done.
Also, a job well done to the Members and staff that took part in the MLA-media hockey game last night, and won 6 to 3. The last time we had the game, media won 6 to 1 and a good job once again.
Colleagues, you have concluded consideration of the operations budget, which I know included some difficult conversations and decisions. You have read several very important committee reports and considered legislation. This is in addition to the statements and questions that are a daily feature of our proceedings.
The debates and discussions in this House have been very interesting and sometimes they have been intense. That is good. It is a vital part of our work as legislators.
Consensus government does not mean that we always agree. We won't. Conflict and disagreement are unavoidable in our line of work. Consensus government does not mean that we will always get our way. That isn't possible. Consensus government means that all MLAs in this House have the opportunity to share their views, to influence policy and legislation, and to represent their constituents to the best of their ability. You have all done that and have maintained your professionalism throughout. Thank you.
This House will not sit again until May, but we will remain busy. Our days will be filled with the ongoing business of committees and government and serving our constituents.
Thank you, colleagues.
Mr. Clerk, orders of the day.