Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my questions are for the Premier. As was mentioned earlier, there are a number of Government of the Northwest Territories departments that are involved in the treatment, identification and prevention of FAS/FAE. Government departments need to coordinate their efforts to ensure that there is a cohesive and cooperative approach being taken. In this case, we can learn from our neighbours.
In the early 1990s, the Government of the Yukon developed a Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect Action Plan. This document addressed prevention programs, services to people affected by FAS/FAE, community involvement, integration of services and research.
Mr. Speaker, the concept of a government-wide action plan for FAS/FAE is not new. Is the Government of the Northwest Territories willing to consider the development of an action plan for fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effect? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.