Question 49-17(1): High Occurrence Of Cancer Diagnoses In Fort Good Hope  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Premier has promised to take action to address the low employment rate in our small communities with large projects. In Aklavik the employment rate is 36 percent. That is below the territory’s average, which is 67 percent. There is simply more people

Christmas Celebrations At Mackenzie Delta Schools  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to acknowledge the students throughout the NWT attending school and preparing for their individual Christmas concerts. Our families enjoy gathering at the school and take pride in watching their children take part in many skits, the Christmas

Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I had an acknowledgement that I would like to address.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters  Thank you, Madam Chair. I haven’t had the opportunity to thank the department for the new learning centre in Tsiigehtchic, a job well done in the 16th Legislative Assembly and the people really appreciate that. I just want to move on to the school in Aklavik. From our updates

Question 31-17(1): Home Care Services In Mackenzie Delta  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I have a question for the Minister of Health as to home care. Will the Minister, as an interim solution until we re-establish the long-term care facility in the Mackenzie Delta district, increase the amount of home care workers in the communities of

Question 31-17(1): Home Care Services In Mackenzie Delta  It was very unclear what the plans were for Fort McPherson and I would just like a little more follow-up on that. Are there plans to increase the amount of workers there? Thank you.

Question 31-17(1): Home Care Services In Mackenzie Delta  At this time I have no further questions. Thank you, Mr. Minister.

Arctic Winter Games Territorial Trials  : Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I would like to recognize the coaches, chaperones, officials and volunteers that have been instrumental in preparing for this weekend’s territorial trials leading to the Arctic Winter Games. Athletes from the Mackenzie Delta will be travelling to p

Question 27-17(1): Funding For Youth Programs  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I have a question for the Minister responsible for Youth. The communities I represent, the funding levels for youth, the most one community gets is $25,000; the others receive less. I was just wondering what their plans are in the next year if we p

Question 27-17(1): Funding For Youth Programs  I have no further questions.

Tsiigehtchic Nursing Shortage  : Thank you, Mr. Speaker. For a number of years the community of Tsiigehtchic has been asking for a full-time nurse to be permanently stationed in Tsiigehtchic. The community has also set aside housing, should a full-time nurse be available to work in the community. I do believe

Question 22-17(1): Need For Inuvik Region Long-Term Care Facility  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question today is for the Minister of Health. In the 16 th Assembly the Joe Greenland Centre was shut down, the long-term care facility that was in the Mackenzie Delta riding. I’d just like to know what the plans are that the department has in this n

Question 22-17(1): Need For Inuvik Region Long-Term Care Facility  At the moment we have an average or approximately 300 elders over the age of 60. I think within the next four years here we need to establish a facility either in Aklavik or Fort McPherson, which are the larger communities, to accommodate those elders who need long-term care.

Question 22-17(1): Need For Inuvik Region Long-Term Care Facility  I look forward to working with the Minister of Health within the next couple of years here to find a solution to the problem.

Motion 14-17(1): Appointments To The Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures  Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Friday, December 9, 2011, I will move the following motion: Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Kam Lake, that the following Members be appointed to the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures: Mr. Bob Bromley, the M