Question 1531-19(2): Homelessness in Inuvik Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you to the Member for the question as well. We did have a conversation a couple of days ago regarding this subject as well. We have been administering the homelessness shelter in Inuvik. We did run into some issues with that region and with the N
May 29th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6194 Oral Questions
Minister's Statement 356-19(2): Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission's Skills Canada Northwest Territories Support Mr. Speaker, the importance of workplace safety cannot be understated. The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission works to emphasize this message in many ways, like through partnerships with organizations that share similar audiences and values. One such organization is Skil
May 26th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6169 Ministers' Statements
Minister's Statement 354-19(2): Housing Northwest Territories Housing Forum Mr. Speaker, strengthening relationships with Indigenous governments is a priority of this Legislative Assembly and a key objective in Housing NWT's renewal strategy, so I am pleased to announce the formation of the NWT Housing Forum as another step toward this goal. As we have
May 26th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6169 Ministers' Statements
Question 1514-19(2): Housing Evacuees from k'atlodeeche First Nation Reserve Fire Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We are working directly with the emergency management and also with K'atlodeeche as well and looking at to finding further solutions to replace those units. There's actually ten units that have been affected. I'm not too sure of the condition and if we've
May 25th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6151 Oral Questions
Question 1514-19(2): Housing Evacuees from k'atlodeeche First Nation Reserve Fire Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Once again, I really want to just really include that we are a part of emergency management throughout the Northwest Territories, and we respond as one government in supporting this initiative through MACA. Right now, we are in the conversation with the c
May 25th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6151 Oral Questions
Question 1514-19(2): Housing Evacuees from k'atlodeeche First Nation Reserve Fire Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you to the Member as well that, you know, I just want to really elaborate that we were dealing with an emergency for Hay River and K'atlodeeche. I did work with the MACA Minister, as well along with my colleagues, to look at what -- how would we
May 25th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6151 Oral Questions
Question 1514-19(2): Housing Evacuees from k'atlodeeche First Nation Reserve Fire Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you to the Member for his question. We do work with the emergency management team as well. So with those evacuees for public housing on the K'atlodeeche Reserve, they were encouraged to come here to Yellowknife to the emergency centres. And with
May 25th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6151 Oral Questions
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to recognize two constituents from the Sahtu. I'd like to recognize Ms. Rhea McDonald who is working with us in the Legislative Assembly, and she is just completing her political science degree. I'd also like to recognize Mr. Robin Doctor from the
May 25th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6146 Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Minister's Statement 352-19(2): Memorial Scholarships Mr. Speaker, today I want to extend my continued sympathy to the families of two men who gave so much to our territory and also highlight how our government will be honouring their memory for years to come. I am of course speaking about the loss of two exceptional men, former hou
May 25th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6142 Ministers' Statements
Motion 79-19(2): Expression of Gratitude to Clerk, Tim Mercer, for Dedicated and Exemplary Service, Carried Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just wanted to acknowledge Tim on his retirement as well, and my experience getting to know him within this Assembly. And coming into this Assembly, being a first-time elected MLA, being a first-time elected Minister, and also being Indigenous really car
March 30th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6103 Motions
Tabled Document 910-19(2): Additional Information for Return to Written Question 64-19(2): Housing NWT Funding Formula for Local housing Organizations Tabled Document 911-19(2): Housing NWT 2023-24 Consolidated Operating Budget Tabled Document 912-19(2): Northwest Territories Public Utilities Board 2022 Annual Budget Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following three documents: Additional Information for Return to Written Question 64-19(2), Housing NWT Funding Formula for Local Housing Organizations; Housing NWT 2023-24 Consolidated Operating Budget; and, Northwest Territories Public Utilities
March 29th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6035 Tabling of Documents
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery(reversion) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I as well want to recognize the Sahtu leadership as well, Ayoni Keh president Joseph Kochon. Also Danny Gaudet, Leonard Kenny of Deline Got'ine government. And also I'd like to recognize Ms. Valerie Gordon who is an intergovernmental relations lands resour
March 29th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6033 Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery(reversion)
Question 1483-19(2): Sale of Housing Units Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Housing has been working very strongly with the Indigenous governments throughout the territory. We were able to acquire distinction-based funding. We do have working tables with specific Indigenous groups and governments throughout the Northwest Territori
March 28th, 2023Assembly debate Page 5955 Oral Questions
Question 1483-19(2): Sale of Housing Units Thank you, Mr. Speaker. No, this is not an issue within housing. This has not been brought up. We do have a hundred unit roll out that has -- that is now -- we see construction in the smaller communities right now. We have been working very strongly as well with the Indigenous go
March 28th, 2023Assembly debate Page 5955 Oral Questions
Question 1483-19(2): Sale of Housing Units Thank you, Mr. Speaker. With the sale of these units, we do consider the age and condition of these units as well too. We do get into the communities and we complete housing assessment as well. Some of these units do require improvements, and we do provide that opportunity as wel
March 28th, 2023Assembly debate Page 5955 Oral Questions