Marci cho, Mr. Speaker. Thirty per cent of NWT youth reported that they had been harmed in some way by their own drinking in the past year; 56 per cent reported that they had been harmed by somebody else's drinking.

However, Mr. Speaker, there is hope. I compliment the Department of Health and Social Services for the work they are doing in this area. When a person looks for help, the help is available. The problem is it is not available to all and it is not available everywhere.

As we go through the budget, I will be asking the Ministers to spread the magic of HSS through the NWT to all youth in crisis.

Our youth are desperate, Mr. Speaker. As they reach out for help, we should be in a position to provide it. Marci cho, Mr. Speaker.