Best wishes to Geoff MacLellan - Member Statement

Mr. Speaker, when I was elected four years ago it was against the backdrop of stories of around-the-clock sittings, procedural trickery, deep partisanship. Although my early experience was not that bad, I expected that when I became the House Leader a short while later that I would be in for some surprises. But my worst fears did not come to pass, and for that reason I want to take this opportunity to recognize the Government House Leader on what is likely to be his second to last day in this Legislature.

In the past three years the member for Glace Bay has been fair and accommodating in a role that demands neither. In this session, in particular, he has gone above and beyond to ensure that all members are accommodated.

As a former critic of his and current House Leader, I ask all members to join me in thanking the member for his service to this House and wishing him well as he moves on for his next chapter. (Standing Ovation)