Question's been called. So all those in favour, show your hands. All those opposed, show your hands. There's a motion.

Yes, thank you for the clarification. On the point of order, I call to move forward with no debate. We just wanted to get to the motion and speaking to the motion. And so we're going to continue on. The question has been called. So we're going to move on. So I am going to go to the motion -- I am going to go back to the -- for closing remarks, I will go back to the Member from Great Slave.

That's all right, Mr. Chair. Question has been called.

Question has been called. Thank you. So to the motion, please show your hands. Sorry about that, it's been a long day for everybody. To the motion. The motion is on the floor so the question has been called. So to the motion.

I am jumping ahead of myself. Okay, sorry. All those in favour, put up your hand. Okay. All those opposed, put up your hand. Okay, thank you. All those abstaining, put up your hand. Thank you. Motion is defeated.

---Defeated.

Okay, I am going to go back to the Member from Great Slave. Okay, thank you. Thank you, committee. Do you agree that you have included consideration of Committee Report 45-20(1), Standing Committee on Procedure and Privilege Report on the Review of Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, No. 4?

Agreed? Okay, thank you. Committee, we have concluded consideration of Committee Report 45-20(1), Standing Committee on Procedure and Privilege Report on the Review of Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, No. 4. And we'll take a five-minute break. Thank you.

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Order. Committee, we have agreed to consider Committee Report 47-20(1), Standing Committee on Social Development Report on Health Care Accountability and Sustainability. I will go to the chair of Standing Committee on Social Development for any open comments. I am going to go to the Member for Monfwi.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The Standing Committee on Social Development has been working on this study of the accountability and sustainability of the healthcare system since October 2024. After careful consideration of evidence heard from healthcare system experts, the medical professional community, and the Ministers of the GNWT, the committee has made a total of 28 recommendations. These recommendations seek to address the gaps found in our healthcare system.

These issues must be addressed with the utmost urgency, and the committee members of the Standing Committee on Social Development will continue to hold this government to account on the issue of health care accountability and sustainability in the NWT. The committee looks forward to the government's response to these recommendations.

The committee would like to thank everyone who participated in the review. The feedback we heard was at times distressing and concerning, but ultimately it was crucially important information to hear to be able to improve our healthcare system. I would like to thank the committee for their work on this review. Individual Members may have additional comments. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I am going to go to the Member from Range Lake. Member from Range Lake.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. As a Member of the Standing Committee on Social Development, I wanted to recognize the importance of this work that's before the committee today. This report provides a large amount of very comprehensive recommendations to improve healthcare delivery and sustainability in the Northwest Territories. And as the Chair mentioned, it started back in October of 2024, so we've taken quite a bit of time and thoughtful care to hear from experts, work with our very talented support staff, and the ideas of Members bringing their own experiences from their communities, from their constituents, and from their observations, and of course as patients in the Northwest Territories healthcare system. And as this is a priority of this Assembly and certainly a priority of many members, it's good to have some very concrete, tangible recommendations that can be brought forward. And I wanted to thank our committee chair, Member for Monfwi, for steering us through this work. It was not always easy and often took a lot of our time as a committee. But we got through it, and I think we have a great package of recommendations here, and I am glad we are going through them in this way so we can get the House's attention and the public's attention on these important recommendations. So, once again, I'd like to thank my colleagues on the standing committee, but in particular, our fearless chair. Thank you.

Thank you. Any further general comments from Members? Okay, seeing none. I am going to go back to the Member for Monfwi.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories work directly with frontline healthcare staff to incorporate their knowledge and connection to social networks into the recruitment of healthcare professionals into the Northwest Territories healthcare system. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion.

The question's been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? All those abstaining? Motion carried. Thank you.

---Carried

I am going to go back to the Member for Monfwi.

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories investigate and report on the feasibility of increased incentives for healthcare workers in small communities to the Standing Committee on Social Development such as subsidized rental units and designated spots at child care centres and day homes for healthcare workers. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you. To the motion.

Question's been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? All those abstaining? Motion carried. Thank you.

---Carried

I am going to go to the Member from Monfwi.

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories research, identify, and address barriers, including those related to privacy within the Health Information Act and related to necessary higher technology upgrades to support the timely implementation of technologies such as online booking, automated reminders for appointment, virtual care, remote ultrasound, and expanded use of artificial intelligence scribing across healthcare settings. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you. To the motion.

Question's been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? All those against? Motion carried. Thank you.

---Carried

I will go to the Member from Monfwi.

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories ensure that procedures are in place for the implementation of new technologies in the healthcare system, including appropriately trained designated staff (or contracted local practitioners) and clear processes for quick and effective application and execution. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.