Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as most of us are aware, the week of October 14th to the 20th was officially proclaimed Family Violence Awareness Week throughout the Northwest Territories. It is imperative, Mr. Speaker, that we as legislators place a tremendous amount of importance on this critical issue, not just during Family Violence Awareness Week but throughout the year.

By importance, Mr. Speaker, I do not just mean passing a motion of proclamation in this House. I am referring to the fact that we as government should commit adequate resources to putting an end to family violence.

I would like to take this opportunity, Mr. Speaker, to recognize and to surely thank Ernestine Gladue and her very competent staff at the Family Support Centre in Hay River.

Mr. Speaker, I believe that this government should do everything in its power to assist shelters such as the Family Support Centre in promoting the safety and well-being of women and their families.

Mr. Speaker, we need to find a solution to generational violence in our communities. We need to offer future generations an alternative to violence. Mr. Speaker, I strongly believe that this government can and should do more to support family violence shelters such as the Family Support Centre in Hay River so that they may assist people to make positive choices towards healthier lifestyles.

At the appropriate time, Mr. Speaker, I will have further questions to the Minister responsible. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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