I just want to put this in perspective just to let people know that we are serious about this and this is a big issue. We referenced earlier about the CAPE report, and the Northwest Territories is a little low in some of the indicators. I want to say that we've received some funding, and we hired a senior advisor. This person will be tasked in leading the coordination and addressing the problematic substance abuse here in the Northwest Territories. This is something that we received funding, we are hiring staff. This is not just a health responsibility. It's a whole government approach; it's homelessness; it's justice, just to name a few. It is a whole government approach. This is a good move in terms of dealing with this in the Northwest Territories.
Diane Archie on Question 338-19(2): Managed Alcohol and Medical Detoxification Programs
In the Legislative Assembly on June 12th, 2020. See this statement in context.
Question 338-19(2): Managed Alcohol and Medical Detoxification Programs
Oral Questions
June 12th, 2020
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