Assembly Vote
17th Assembly, 4th SessionJune 6, 2013
Motion Sponsor
Topic
Motion Text
WHEREAS alcohol and drug abuse is increasing throughout the Northwest Territories with devastating effects on family and community well-being and economic opportunity;
AND WHEREAS substance abuse and addictions issues cost the Government of the Northwest Territories millions of dollars in terms of health care and criminal just systems;
AND WHEREAS liquor is a luxury item and taxed, generating revenues for the Government of the Northwest Territories;
AND WHEREAS substance abuse treatment and prevention programs are limited and in need of additional resources;
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Frame Lake, that the Government of the Northwest Territories devote 10 percent of the net revenues generated by the Northwest Territories Liquor Commission to an alcohol abuse prevention and education campaign in communities throughout the Northwest Territories;
AND FURTHER, that the Government of the Northwest Territories provide a comprehensive response to this motion within 120 days.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.