Thank you, Madam Speaker, honourable colleagues. Madam Speaker, it may only be a symbolic gesture, as we all know of the difficulty in carrying out convictions for these types of activities in smaller communities. Nevertheless, it clearly demonstrates the recognition of the problem and the desire of the Cambridge Bay Housing Association to deter their tenants from pursuing or condoning bootlegging and drug trafficking.
Madam Speaker, our government also recognizes the rampant alcohol and drug abuse in our communities. I hope they will consider establishing and supporting the same type of illegal activity policy to deter individuals from participating in bootlegging or drug trafficking from any premises owned or controlled by the GNWT or its affiliated corporations. Thank you.
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