Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question today is for the Minister responsible for Health and Social Services, Minister Antoine. Concerns have been brought to my attention, Mr. Speaker, following a meeting recently held in Yellowknife regarding drug and alcohol issues facing the youth of our community. The presenters at this meeting included addiction counsellors, members of the RCMP and also school personnel who work with youth at risk. There were presentations made by MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) and SADD (Students Against Drinking and Driving).

They had a lot of questions, Mr. Speaker, but the one I want to put to the Minister here today is, what is the rationale for the closure of the territorial treatment centre and when was this facility closed? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.