With respect to the priority, it may not be the Member’s priority, but we do have financial and potential liability implications with the professions I have identified, which must be addressed for the safety and security of our residents. Therefore, they continue to be at the top of the list. I have directed the department to include naturopathic doctors into the fourth position, so that regulation will happen soon as opposed to later after the bill has been completed.

It should be noted that the lack of regulations does not prevent naturopathic doctors from practicing in the Northwest Territories and does not create any barriers for residents who want to seek their services. Just to be clear, licensing of naturopathic doctors does not mean they will become an insured service and they are not currently an insured

service in the Northwest Territories. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.