Bill 25: Appropriation Act, (Operations Expenditures) 2025-2026, Carried  (audio) this has been my first year working in -- doing the job that I'm doing. And going through a lot of -- seeing a lot of things change, seeing a lot of things happen and not happen, the drugs are in our communities, they're devastating lives of our people, health care. I'm h

Question 657-20(1): Future of MV Merv Hardie  Well, she just answered two of my other questions. So well, in the event of an emergency, Mr. Speaker, such as a fire or flooding in the Deh Cho, I guess it's not useable so my question would be could the Merv Hardie be used for evacuation or other critical needs, however the Min

Question 657-20(1): Future of MV Merv Hardie  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Further to my Member's statement, can the Minister of Infrastructure say what the department's current plans are for the Merv Hardie Ferry. Thank you.

Member's Statement 613-20(1): Impacts of Climate Change on Dehcho Infrastructure  Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Before I begin, I would like to wish my number one supporter a very Happy Birthday, my husband Norman. He's at home. Happy Birthday, Norman. Today I'd like to talk about how climate change is impacting our important infrastructure. Mr. Speaker, last year, thr

Question 642-20(1): Elder Abuse  Thank you. Mr. Speaker, given the increased concerns about drug-related exploitation of elders in our communities, can the Minister say what steps the department is taking to collaborate with law enforcement and social services to ensure elders' safety?

Question 642-20(1): Elder Abuse  Thank you. Can the Minister explain how the department is working with local organizations like the Dene Nation and other organizations for the prevention of abuse and family violence to ensure that elders receive the necessary support such as assistance with daily tasks and comp

Question 642-20(1): Elder Abuse  Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. These questions are to the Minister of health. Can the Minister say what specific measures the Department of Health and Social Services is taking to address the issue of elder abuse, particularly in relation to financial exploitation and neglect with our small

Member's Statement 598-20(1): Elder Abuse  Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Today I'd like to talk about elder abuse. Mr. Speaker, too often elders are mistreated by the people responsible for their care. Rates of elder abuse increased during the pandemic. There were national reports of residents in care who had not been bathed in wee

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters  Thank you, Mr. Chair. That's it for me. I just wanted to make sure that if we could, we could get one maybe around Big River or somewhere along the way where local artisans, too, can display their stuff and people can get information about the good things that are happening in th

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters  If one were to open in, let's say, the Deh Cho going between Enterprise and Fort Providence, somewhere in between there, what support is provided to open up a visitor information centre? Thank you.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters  So it's up to the community. Is that through the hamlet office or the IG, or who makes the request from the -- at the community level? Thank you.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Community -- visitor information centres, are communities encouraged to open up those up or do they just make the request themselves to ITI to get a visitor information centre in their communities? Thank you.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters  On parks, thank you, Mr. Chair. How is the department better promoting parks for residents outside of the Northwest Territories? Thank you.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters  That's basically it for me. Thank you.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Is it hoped that eventually Dene Fur Clouds would be totally independent and on its own? Thank you.