Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the NWT Seniors Society began as an organization in 1983 when a group of seniors got together and began working with the government to provide services for seniors as well as older adults. Today, the NWT Seniors Society and its advisory council continues to work with all levels of government to keep us apprised of issues of importance to seniors. For the past 18 years, the Advisory Council has worked tirelessly to prevent the abuse of older adults by creating awareness and providing education and information sessions to ensure everyone understands the impact of elders, families and communities.
The NWT Senior Society feels that its advisory council is its greatest asset. So please join me in welcoming these dedicated people in the House today. Leon Peterson, Ann Firth-Jones, Beatrice Campbell, Merlyn Williams, Jenna Graham, Florence Barnaby, Elizabeth Kunnizze, Mavis Klause, Sarah Anderson, Sam Gargan, Carol Robertson, Joyce Williams, Yvonne Quick and I’d also like to welcome Michelle Mulder and Martha MacLennan of the Alzheimer’s Society of the Alberta and Northwest Territories and Stephen Jackson, the CEO of Avens. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.