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Mr. Speaker. For the past several years, the Health and Social Services system has been undergoing an important transformation. Today I am presenting an update on the ways that system governance has changed and how those changes help empower communities.
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Mr. Speaker, making strategic investments in our transportation system is one of the mandates of the 19th Legislative Assembly, and modernizing Northwest Territories airport infrastructure will help to achieve this. Investing in airport improvements keeps our communities connected while reducing the cost of living and supporting economic opportunities.
Given our vast Territory and dispersed communities, air travel is essential for Northern residents, businesses and tourists.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to address the House about the Environment and Natural Resources search of the Łutsel K'e camp on September 13th. Many people have asked for more information about how and why a search was conducted at the camp near Artillery Lake. As this search was a matter before the courts, we could not provide more information.
On October 24th, the search warrant used for this search was quashed.
The Northwest Territories has a wide range of wildlife species, and their close proximity to communities can result in contact and potential conflict with people.
Everyone shares the responsibility of ensuring wildlife is not attracted to communities. Not feeding wildlife is an important step in preventing encounters with people. Don’t leave human or pet food where wild animals can access it, and make sure garbage is properly stored.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities Award for Accessibility and Inclusion.
The annual award provides an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of an outstanding volunteer, community member, or business that strives to make the NWT more inclusive and accessible for persons with disabilities.
Caroline Cochrane, Premier of the Northwest Territories, and Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services, met with the team from Supporting Wellbeing to congratulate them on receiving the Council of the Federation (COF) Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care.
The award is presented by Premiers in each province and territory for innovative initiatives that positively impact mental health and addictions care in their respective jurisdictions. Each award winner also receives a $5,000 prize to advance their initiative.
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has partnered with Indigenous Services Canada and Gahcho Kué Mine’s joint venture partners, De Beers Group and Mountain Province Diamonds, to launch a new social innovation project, the Baby Bundle Program..
This project will connect families with supports to give babies a strong start to life, with essential care items as well as information and resources to help parents and caregivers, including foster and adoptive families.
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Mr. Speaker, today I would like to provide an update on the 2022 wildfire season. Wildfires are a natural and important part of the boreal forest. They help keep ecosystems healthy, and they burn off excess fuels, like dead and dried out foliage, that builds up within the forest, which can lead to more extreme fires.
