Question 163-16(2) Availability Of Affordable Housing For Teachers  Can the Minister advise the House of anything specific that he can mention in the House about what type of work has occurred between ECE and the Housing Corporation in this area?

Question 163-16(2) Availability Of Affordable Housing For Teachers  Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister commit to a continued dialogue with the DEAs on housing teachers and report back to the House within six months so that we can get an update on any progress on housing for teachers?

Question 12-16(2) Tu Nedhe Residents Suffering From Respiratory Illnesses  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This written question is for the Minister of Health and Social Services. Can the Minister of Health and Social Services provide me with statistics on the number of people in Tu Nedhe, specifically Fort Resolution and Lutselk’e, who are suffering from a

Issues Regarding The 2008–2009 Budget  Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. [English translation not provided.] I seek unanimous to finish my statement. Unanimous consent granted.

Issues Regarding The 2008–2009 Budget  Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. [English translation not provided.] Mr. Speaker, I just advised the people of Tu Nedhe I had some concerns with the budget that would relate to some of the issues I wish to work with.

Question 158-16(2) Budget Impacts On Cost Of Living  Mr. Speaker, today I have questions for the Premier or the Minister responsible for reducing the cost of living — the cost of living for communities in the Tu Nedhe in the area of food, fuel, power and gasoline. The cost of living is extremely high in those areas. An example is t

Question 158-16(2) Budget Impacts On Cost Of Living  The MLA from Nunakput advised me that a tomato has doubled in price since then. Interjection

Question 158-16(2) Budget Impacts On Cost Of Living  And it’s the same one, yes. Laughter.

Question 158-16(2) Budget Impacts On Cost Of Living  I would like to ask the Premier if he could give me an idea of the time frame they’re looking at to have some sort of impact on the hydro strategy and the energy programs.

Question 158-16(2) Budget Impacts On Cost Of Living  Mr. Speaker, I’d like to ask the Premier if they’ve examined any sort of subsidies that other jurisdictions might be using to reduce the cost of living.

Question 158-16(2) Budget Impacts On Cost Of Living  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’ve just a short question. Would the Premier look at other jurisdictions, specifically for the reduction of food costs, where they have communities where there is fly-in?

Retention Of Community Recreation Staff  [English translation not provided.] Mr. Speaker, I’d like to once again talk about the importance of communities being able to hire properly trained recreation and youth staff. During my campaign, many residents spoke about the lack of things for the youth in their community to

Retention Of Community Recreation Staff  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. We are all aware of the success of the trades program. If we can do it for instrumentation, carpentry, and hairdressers, why can’t we do it for recreation coordinators? Later on today I will have questions for the Minister of MACA

Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery  Mr. Speaker, I’d like to recognize Arthur Beck, a chaperone. I would also like recognize the two pages from Fort Resolution, Tu Nedhe: Kelley Lizotte and Peter Beaulieu. Arthur Beck is also the Vice President of the NWT Métis Council.

Question 152-16(2) Training Staff For Youth And Recreation Programs  Mahsi cho. Mr. Speaker, today I have questions for the Minister of MACA. Today I spoke about the many challenges my communities are facing regarding hiring properly trained recreation youth staff. In response to my previous question on challenges in communities hiring trained r