Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise, too, in support of this motion for treatment of addictions in the NWT. I know there are many Members in this House who have been affected by addictions. We all know someone, either family, a relative or an acquaintance, that has been affected by addictions of some sort. I think everybody realizes what we are dealing with here. I know that the problem is not getting any better. It is getting worse. It is starting to really snowball. I want this government to realize that, before it actually gets too big for this government to handle, we have to really address the issue proactively, and that being by establishing treatment centres where people can readily access and they don't have to apply for government funding or any programs, fill out applications to be sent south and all the other work that goes into sending somebody south for addictions treatment.
Therefore, I am fully supportive of a motion of this nature for the very fact that it is only going to make things better. It is definitely not going to be any worse for wear for the government or for northerners in general. I want to see some fruition to the motion of this nature come about within the next year or so. I am sure it is doable. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.