Member's Statement 66-20(1): Territorial Regional Wellness Councils  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, territorial and regional wellness councils, a new mandate to address today's changing society. Mr. Speaker, the transition from territorial and regional health boards to territorial and regional wellness council happened August 2016. It creat

Question 51-20(1): Invitation to Visit Sahtu Communities regarding Land Tenure  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question today, my final question is to the Minister of ECC. Will the Minister work with my office in conjunction with the Housing NWT to look at dates of convenience for the remaining last month of the winter road season for a Sahtu tour to discuss lan

Question 39-20(1): Meeting Housing Needs  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm glad to hear that the housing Minister is sharing the table saw and the Swede saw and the skill saw with the Indigenous partners. That leads me into my third question here. Will the Minister of Housing NWT commit to meeting with me and discuss two iss

Question 39-20(1): Meeting Housing Needs  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thanks for that lengthy detailed reply there. It's very overwhelming to see the amount of millions of dollars and resources come into our 44K population here and the significance of this is the benefits of construction, which is another joint contribut

Question 39-20(1): Meeting Housing Needs  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I mentioned in my Member's statement here, my question today is addressed to the Housing NWT Minister. Homes on the ground are a stakeholder approach, all local and government approach. This can be seen by the Deline government with 29 homes currently

Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I too would like to recognize Chief Betsina and Chief Sangris. Ernest Betsina and I had some associate meetings in the past, and I look forward to working with him during this term. And also considering it's Friday, I'd like to acknowledge the staff behind

Member's Statement 55-20(1): Meeting Housing Needs  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, housing is a huge concern in all NWT communities. Stable and secure homes is the staple of healthy families. Mr. Speaker, we have recognized a national housing crisis, this followed by a national housing strategy, and most importantly, federa

Question 28-20(1): Colville Lake School  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm glad to hear there's progress made, including the agreement. I assume that the agreement would be extended nevertheless my last question to the Minister is the Department of ECE working with the Behdzi Ahda' First Nation on alternative financing and/or

Question 28-20(1): Colville Lake School  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I'm glad for that response here, there is a contribution agreement in place. Agreements are really healthy for the results of the intent. And my next question is what work has been done on the project; what financial commitments or preinvestments have

Question 28-20(1): Colville Lake School  Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thanks to the Minister for that update. My next question there, Mr. Speaker, is what progress have been put in place to move this project forward? Thank you.

Question 28-20(1): Colville Lake School  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Further to my comments on the Colville Lake School visualize the building with six classes and two rooms and the [Translation unavailable] the doorway. My first question to the Minister of ECE is has the Department of ECE been working with the Behdzi Ahda

Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize my constituent assistant, Sierra Kaitlin Nasagaluk. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Member's Statement 45-20(1): Colville Lake School  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, during my campaign and recent trip to the community of Colville Lake, previous Assembly capital plans approved the Colville Lake School. Mr. Speaker, some progress was accomplished. Site geotechnical assessment, two modular units constructed.

Member's Statement 35-20(1): Economic and Environmental Issues and Opportunities for the Northwest Territories  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This term challenge, part number 2. Mr. Speaker, on the issue of progress, our measurables is based on achievable priorities. Mr. Speaker, a collaborative approach with the multi NWT groups is tailoring resolutions through partnerships. Mr. Speaker, criti

Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery  Mr. Speaker, I too would like to recognize Jackson Lafferty, grand chief of the Tlicho. I had the privilege of working with him during the 18th Assembly. Also a working colleague of mine, Mr. Rocky Simpson. Thank you.