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Mr. Speaker, I want to provide the House with an update on negotiations and discussions with the Government of Canada on the delivery of the federal Non-Insured Health Benefits program. This is a national program available to eligible First Nations and Inuit residents. In the NWT, portions of the program are administered by the GNWT on behalf of Indigenous Services Canada, through a contribution agreement.
The Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking feedback from the public and stakeholders on the proposed Meat Processing Safety Regulations. Input received from public and stakeholder engagement conducted from December 2021 to February 2022 helped inform the development of these proposed regulations.
Minister of Health and Social Services Lesa Semmler extends heartfelt appreciation to nurses in the following statement for National Nursing Week:
“As we conclude National Nursing Week, I am profoundly honoured to celebrate the tireless efforts of northern nurses. As Minister of Health and Social Services – and a former front-line nurse in our system, I am deeply grateful to nurses for their unwavering commitment to the people and communities of the Northwest Territories.
Today is the first day of Mental Health Week - a yearly event celebrated across Canada. This year the theme is compassion and how it connects us all.
From May 6th to 12th, the Canadian Mental Health Association is running a campaign to inform Canadians about the healing power of compassion.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting interested members of the public to apply to serve as a representative on the NWT Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery (MWAR) Advisory Group.
To serve in the MWAR Advisory Group, applicants must meet the following criteria:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has established income thresholds and cost sharing arrangements for the new Extended Health Benefits program, set to take effect on September 1, 2024. Income assessment ensures equitable access to healthcare benefits while striking a balance between offering assistance to those in need and responsibly managing public funds.
This year’s theme for National Immunization Awareness Week is: Protect your future. Get immunized! During the week of April 22-30, the Department of Health and Social Services (HSS) would like to take time to emphasize the importance of staying up to date on recommended vaccinations to protect yourself against preventable diseases and encourage residents to plan ahead for any necessary vaccinations when travelling outside of the territory.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Lesa Semmler, is seeking nominations to fill vacancies on the Regional Wellness Councils for the Beaufort-Delta, Dehcho, Fort Smith, Hay River, Sahtu and Yellowknife regions.
The role of the Regional Wellness Council is to ensure residents from across the Northwest Territories have an opportunity to provide input into the territorial health and social services system. These councils help to inform policy and programming decisions across the territory.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced today an increase in daily rates to foster care and adoption subsidies, effective retroactively from March 1, 2024.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting interested members of the public to apply to be a representative on the NWT Mental Health Act Review Board.
The Review Board operates at arm’s length from government to ensure that individuals who are being held involuntarily under the Mental Health Act, and those acting on their behalf, have access to an objective review process. The Review Board is comprised of board members who are appointed by the Minister of Health and Social Services to serve a two-year term, with option for renewal.
