Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues.
WHEREAS this Legislative Assembly passed a motion on October 29, 2004, that this government establish a centre dedicated to treating addictions to drugs other than alcohol, establish an addictions treatment centre specifically for youth and reopen residential treatment centres in Yellowknife and Inuvik;
AND WHEREAS the government has not since established or reopened any treatment centres or identified any definite plans to do so;
AND WHEREAS many individuals, families and communities in the Northwest Territories continue to suffer from addictions;
AND WHEREAS during its pre-budget consultations, the Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight heard requests from several communities for culturally appropriate treatment options closer to home and family support particularly for youth;
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh, that this Assembly reaffirms its motion of October 29, 2004, requesting that the government establish a centre dedicated to treating addictions to drugs other than alcohol, establish an addictions treatment centre specifically for youth and reopen residential treatment centres in Yellowknife and Inuvik.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.