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Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories knows how important it is to enable Seniors to age in place with dignity as loved and valued members of our communities. That is why the 19th Legislative Assembly has identified this as one of the 22 priorities in the Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories.  We are taking a whole-of-government approach to create the conditions in which Seniors will be able to stay at home as they age.

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The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Paulie Chinna has extended the State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife. This extension is being made under s.14 of the Emergency Management Act.

The extention continues through March 25, 2021.

This State of Emergency was initially instated to address the need for additional shelter space as a result of ongoing capacity limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The following statement was issued by Northwest Territories leaders from the Government of the Northwest Territories, Indigenous governments, community governments, and all Chambers of Commerce in the territory on the one-year anniversary of the global COVID-19 pandemic:

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Mr. Speaker, local elections are important to community residents as they provide an opportunity to select a municipal government that reflects the wants and needs of the community. Being an elected official is one of the best ways that an individual can support their community in providing a safe, sustainable, and healthy environment for their residents.

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Uqaqti, uvani katimavikpangmi ilitchuripkarait qanuqangalutikraq hunigliqaa munaqrimun kiinauranik atuutinganun ilaulahilugi  inaurani ittuat, aglipkaqniarlugi havautating unmuktinniarlugu inuuniarniq akihuruaq. Matkua hurarautingit ikayurniarait Northwest Territories havaatigun inuit ikayurniaiqlugit tamairuat kiinauranik puvaklurnim payariarikangating.

Uqaqti, una pikaqapta ikayuqkavut Kavamavut una havalahipkaqlugu Tljchomi appqutiqpak.

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Mr. Speaker, one year ago, I tabled the Mandate of the Northwest Territories, 2019-2023. The mandate document outlines the actions our government is taking to advance the 22 priorities established by this Legislative Assembly, and includes timelines and measures for tracking our progress.  The priorities reflect actions that the 19 of us agreed needed to be advanced, and we collectively developed them in recognition that these actions were needed to strenthen the social and economic status of the Northwest Territories. 

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce that residents in Yellowknife 18 years of age and over can now book an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccine. This vaccination opportunity means that every resident over the age of 18, in all 33 communities across the Northwest Territories (NWT) is now being offered the COVID-19 vaccine.

Minister of Finance Caroline Wawzonek announced today that the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has launched new Indigenous Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Training for GNWT employees.

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Mr. Speaker, in March of each year, we celebrate social workers across Canada and in the NWT.  This year’s theme for Social Work Month is Social Workers are Essential.

Mr. Speaker, social workers play a vital role in supporting and maintaining individual, family and community well being across the Northwest Territories.  Social workers are trained to help people address personal and systemic barriers that negatively impact them realizing their full potential.