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:

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of May 24-30, 2022

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of May 23, 2022.

• Caroline Cochrane will be attending the Western Premiers Conference on May 26 and 27 in Regina, SK.

Meetings and Appearances

Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions­­­ for their event. Contact organizers for more information.

Shane Thompson, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), has announced the annual call for applications for the 2022-2023 NGO Stabilization Fund.

The NGO Stabilization Fund provides special funding intended to help NGOs stabilize or develop their capacity to manage the critical GNWT funded programs and services that they offer to the public.

Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green, is seeking nominations for the role of Chairperson of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services (NTHSSA) Leadership Council.

The Leadership Council is the territorial board of management for the NTHSSA. The Leadership Council provides overall leadership (advice, recommendations, and direction) to the NTHSSA.

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the NWT Council of Leaders.