Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, as you are well aware, between the February and March budget session until we reconvened this week, all Members in this House had a chance to travel widely to many communities in the North. I have particularly appreciated traveling to Tuktoyaktuk, Inuvik, Fort McPherson, and just yesterday to Fort Liard with the Premier and some of the Members to meet and talk to the Deh Cho leaders.
Madam Speaker, in these gatherings, I always learn a lot. As I was reflecting on this last night, I noticed an obvious common theme. I would like today to advocate this government to legislate a minimum level of service for all 33 communities.
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Madam Speaker, that should include at least two nurses, two RCMP officers, a librarian and a school counsellor among those that are not currently available.
Madam Speaker, I also believe there should be at least one indoor gym and community centre...