Residents interested in buyinglocally-raised meat in the NWT are in support the development of Meat Safety Regulations. That is one of the findings in the Department of Health and Social Services’ report, What We Heard: Development of Meat Safety Regulations Under the Public Health Act.
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Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to speak about our progress in establishing a polytechnic university in the Northwest Territories. The magnitude of this project was never something to be taken lightly, and we remain committed to completing work in the right order and at the right time.
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Mr. Speaker, 74 percent of the electricity that powers the homes, buildings and businesses in the Northwest Territories comes from hydroelectricity.
However, there is more we must do as a government and a territory.
That is why in the 2030 Energy Strategy, we committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation in diesel-powered communities by an average of 25 percent.
The Department of Health and Social Services is seeking feedback from professionals in the psychology field, and the public, on the proposed Psychology Profession Regulations. Input received from public and stakeholder engagement conducted helped inform the development of these proposed regulations. An Advisory Committee with representation from the Association of Psychologists of the NWT, and the Department, was established to help develop the proposed regulations.
The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) is seeking feedback from stakeholders and the public on a review of the Fire Prevention Act (FPA).
MACA has conducted a thorough review of the Act and has drafted recommendations for potential revisions to the Act, as well as to the Plan Review process. Additionally consideration is being given to the development of a building standards framework.
The public engagement on the review of the Fire Prevention Act begins May 26, 2022 and will conclude on June 16th, 2022.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by saying that I along with several of my Cabinet colleagues, had the privilege of visiting Hay River, Kátł’odeeche First Nation, and West Point First Nation earlier this week to observe the damage caused by this year’s flooding in the South Slave region. I want to thank Mayor Jameson and Chief Martel for inviting and hosting us on our tour around your communities. Thanks also to MLAs Bonnetrouge and Simpson for accompanying us and demonstrating leadership for your communities.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is partnering with Gahcho Kué Mine to build a bridge at the Redknife River crossing on the Mackenzie Highway that will restore fish passage for migratory species.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green, is seeking nominations for 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. The councils help inform policy and programming decisions across the territory.
The Government of the Northwest Territories is conducting a survey to better understand the needs of residents as they age to identify and address gaps in services for seniors living in the NWT.
NWT seniors, older persons (age 55+), their family members and caregivers, Indigenous governments, community governments, and non-government organizations that serve seniors are encouraged to complete the NWT Seniors Survey at one of the following places:
