Question 43-14(2): Student Travel Restrictions  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the Minister consider input from the students in further evaluation of the regulations? Thank you.

Question 43-14(2): Student Travel Restrictions  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister responsible for Education, Culture and Employment, the Honourable Jake Ootes. In the last couple of days, many concerns have been raised about student financial assistance. I would like to bring forward a conce

Member's Statement 33-14(2): Arctic Winter Games Athletes  ...on their decision to drop the speed limit of truck traffic on Highway No. 3. I know my constituents can travel without looking in their mirror expecting tractor trailers to overtake them. On that issue, my athletes have to get to the Arctic Winter Games, so I would like to tha

Member's Statement 33-14(2): Arctic Winter Games Athletes  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to speak on this highway issue and the issue of the Arctic Winter Games. On the highway issue, I would like to compliment the Minister responsible for Transportation and his staff on their decision to reduce the speed limit...

Question 33-14(2): Health Centre In The North Slave  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will ask this question in my language. (Translation starts) I would like to ask a question to the Minister responsible for Health and Social Services. I realize that the public forum on health has just been discussed, and it seems that she wants everyone

Medical Services Available In The North Slave Area  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to give my Member's statement in my own language. (Translation starts) Mr. Speaker, today I would like to highlight a concern that constituents throughout the North Slave have brought to my attention. People are very concerned with the medica

Question 16-14(2): Rae Edzo Municipal Funding Levels  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, the Honourable Jim Antoine. The formula funding agreement between the Government of the Northwest Territories and the communities has recently been reviewed. Recommendations were made t

The Unique Communities Of Fort Rae And Edzo  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as a new Member, I would like to make a statement about the unique community I come from. Rae Edzo is a one-of-a-kind municipality in the western Arctic. It is the largest hamlet in the Northwest Territories and consists of two communities co

Petition 2-14(2): Improved Alcohol And Drug Services In The North Slave Region  Mr. Speaker, I would like to present a petition dealing with the matter of improved alcohol and drug counselling services in the North Slave region. Mr. Speaker the petition contains 610 signatures of North Slave residents. Mr. Speaker, the petitioners request that increased alco

Question 5-14(2): Funding For Addictions Services  In The Final Report of the Ministers' Forum on Health and Social Services, it was pointed out that treatment far from home is less effective than the healing of whole families in the community. One of the goals identified by the Dogrib Addiction Strategy is to have people who spe

Question 5-14(2): Funding For Addictions Services  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question will be directed to the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding addiction funding. I received a letter from the Minister this morning stating that funding is available to clients with different needs to access other types

Addictions Counselling Services  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I will be tabling this petition at the appropriate time. It contains 600 signatures reflecting the concerns of the people within my constituency in regards to addictions. Thank you.

Addictions Counselling Services  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I would like to take the opportunity to bring forward an issue that is of great concern to my riding, the North Slave, and the Territories as a whole. That issue is addictions. The issue is not new yet the way we address it as a government needs to r

Thanks To Family, Supporters And Colleagues  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will speak in my own language. (Translation begins) Mr. Speaker, I am very happy to congratulate the Speaker of the House, the Commissioner, and all of the Ministers who have been elected to the Assembly, as well as all the other Members of the Legislat