Like I said, we are relying on the advice of the Chief Public Health Officer. If the DEA makes decisions in line with that advice, then I would fully support it. If not, we'd have to look at it on a case-by-case basis. This is not something I can just stand up here and say, "yes" or "no." There are a lot of variables here. This is not a black-and-white situation. My number one concern is the safety, not just of the children, but of the community, because it's not necessarily the children who are affected by COVID-19; it's the elders in the community. I think that, as a government, the discussions we've had, we are doing everything in our power to ensure the safety of the residents of the Northwest Territories. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Rocky Simpson on Question 198-19(2): COVID-19 and School Closures
In the Legislative Assembly on March 13th, 2020. See this statement in context.
Question 198-19(2): COVID-19 and School Closures
Oral Questions
March 13th, 2020
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