One of the general themes stemming from the NWT Alcohol and Drug Program's discussion paper from last fall was that there needs to be more attention paid to health promotion and prevention programs. Investments need to be made and programs aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing the onset of addictions. These would be required in order to effectively combat alcohol and drug issues. The more children in the NWT that we can get into sports and recreational type activities, the better the chance they will have to choose healthy living. We need to get more physical activity into our schools and into our communities.
Mr. Speaker, I want to commend the government for initiatives like the Get Active campaign which was kicked off today in the Great Hall. We need a campaign to target alcohol consumption, Mr. Speaker, and perhaps Don't Be a Boozehound could be the name of this campaign. You could have a dishevelled-looking dog with bloodshot eyes that has the shakes go around to all the schools in the Northwest Territories talking about the impact of alcohol abuse.
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As a government, we have to do our best to effectively deliver the message on alcohol consumption. We've done it on smoking. Let's take alcohol head on and do something about it. Mahsi.
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