Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today is Valentine's Day, as many of my colleagues have observed. Sweethearts from around the world are exchanging cards, gifts and flowers, and showing their love and affection for each other, just like we do here in the Legislative Assembly every day, especially during question period.

I think what Valentine's Day really means, Mr. Speaker, is that we have people we care about and people who care about us. So I think this is a good day, Mr. Speaker, to show some recognition for all the organizations, professionals and volunteers who make up the care and support system here in the Northwest Territories. I would like to highlight one of those organizations, the Canadian Mental Health Association's NWT Division, which marks 30 years of service in the Northwest Territories this year. I invite Members to join me in thanking the CMHA and the hundreds of volunteers over the years who have been making a difference.

Their advocacy work, the nightly help line service staffed by volunteers, and their promotions like last week's newspaper flyer on Mental Health Week, help us to learn and cope with what can be, and for far too many people is, a devastating illness.

We still have a lot to learn about treating and understanding mental illness. Government at the national, territorial and community levels need to do more to recognize the importance of mental health in our society, and the value of making sure treatment and care facilities are in place. Something I will continue to promote, Mr. Speaker, is that we can do even more to support the volunteer and non-government organizations who deliver great service and get real value out of public sector investment.

The Canadian Mental Health Association advocates that mental illness is costly, but mental health is priceless. Good advice on any day, especially today, on Valentine's Day. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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