Mr. Speaker, we do take recommendations that coroners provide us seriously. We do work with other departments. The Member is correct; the prevalence of alcohol and drugs as they relate to sudden deaths here in the Northwest Territories is certainly something that we need to pay attention to. Seven out of the eight suicides last year were alcohol related. So it’s very important that we continue to work with the Department of Health and Social Services on addressing those root causes of alcohol and drug abuse across the territory. Thank you.
David Ramsay on Question 440-17(5): Recommendations Of The NWT Chief Coroner
In the Legislative Assembly on October 27th, 2014. See this statement in context.
Question 440-17(5): Recommendations Of The NWT Chief Coroner
Oral Questions
October 26th, 2014
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