Mr. Chair, I move that the Chair rise and report progress.

Thank you. There is a motion on the floor to report progress. The motion is in order and non-debatable. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion carried.

---Carried

I will now rise and report progress. Thank you.

Member from Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the committee has been considering Bill 3, Tabled Document 445-20(1), Tabled Document 483-20(1), Committee Report 45-20(1), Committee Report 47-20(1), and would like to report progress with 31 motions carried, that Committee Report 45-20(1) and Committee Report 47-20(1) are concluded. And, Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of the committee of the whole be concurred with. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Do I have a seconder. I think I am going to take that smiley lady from Monfwi. Look at that smile. All those in favour? Opposed? Abstentions?

---Carried

Report of committee of the whole. Third reading of the bills.

Colleagues, it's been a long day. I know we have places to be and people we want to spend time with. However, before we adjourn, I want to say a few words. Thank you for your time and attention.

First, I want to thank everyone that makes it possible for us to do our jobs. Our staff, department staff, the Office of the Clerk, and the contractors. I also want to give a special thanks to our interpreters and pages. I want to thank each of you.

Our jobs are important and challenging. The hours are long, the work never seems to end, but it is rewarding work. I thank you for the work you do to represent your constituents and all residents.

Colleagues, this has been a short but productive sitting. We have had some great debates, discussed numerous motions, and have moved important legislation forward. I congratulate everybody for their efforts.

I have seen a lot of passion from all Members. We all have our roles and responsibilities in this House. I appreciate your energy and enthusiasm but I want to remind you we all share one important goal: Effective and meaningful representation of and for the people of the territories.

Our people are the reason we are here. Many of the issues and challenges we face are longstanding ones. It can be frustrating and feels like we aren't making enough progress. However, if we work together we can and will make a difference and make important progress for our people.

As we enter the summer season, there is a lot for us to celebrate and enjoy across this territory With the end of the school year upon us, I know many of you will be attending graduation ceremonies and celebrating the academic achievements of your constituents.

I want to take this time to congratulate our grads grom those finishing kindergarten to those finishing high school, university, college, or trades programs, I know they are proud of their achievements and I am proud of them too.

Summer is also the time for many assemblies. I know many of you will be attending assemblies throughout the territory. These are important meetings. I thank everybody who participates and wish them successful and productive assemblies.

Although we will be busy this summer, please find the time for yourself and your family and friends. They support and encourage us in doing our job. Let them know how much you appreciate them. Take the time to give them the support they need as well. I know you're all looking forward to reconnecting and spending time with family and friends. I am as well. I am especially excited to be welcoming another grandchild to our family later this month.

Finally, I ask each of you to take some time to reflect on the time we have spent together in this 20th Assembly, to look ahead to the time we have remaining, think about what we have achieved and what we can still achieve during our remaining time. Not only do I want you to think about what we can still achieve, I want you to think about how we can do it in the most effective way possible.

I truly believe the most effective way we can make progress is by working together. That doesn't mean we will always agree. It doesn't mean we will always get what we want. It doesn't mean abdicating responsibility or foregoing oversight. It is simply working together to achieve the best possible outcome for our people and our territory.

Colleagues, you all know I am a strong supporter of and believe in our system of consensus government and the Rules of this Assembly. Before we return in October, I encourage each of you to again review our Rules and the Guiding Principles and Process Conventions, which are all available on the Assembly's website. I want you to think about our guiding principles and how embodying these principles can help us be more effective in this House. In particular, I want to highlight a couple of these principles:

Consensus government is defined by the ability and willingness of all Members of the Legislative Assembly to work together within their respective roles for the collective good of the people of the Northwest Territories;

Open and respectful communication between all Members is the most essential feature of consensus government; and

The use of the element of surprise is inconsistent with consensus government.

Colleagues, when we return in the fall, I expect to see and hear behaviour and debate that is in keeping with our Rules, Guiding Principles and Process Conventions: Behaviour and debate that is thoughtful and respectful. Behaviour and debate that will make our residents proud and will allow us to work efficiently on their behalf.

Thank you for your time, colleagues. Mr. Clerk, orders of the day.

Thank you, Mr. Clerk. This House stands adjourned until Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

---ADJOURNMENT

The House adjourned at 5:13 p.m.