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Mr. Speaker, primary care is the first point of contact for most residents in our health system. It sets the direction for the care they receive and helps ensure people get the right care, at the right time, from the right provider.
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Mr. Speaker, across the Northwest Territories, infrastructure projects are about much more than design, labour and raw materials. These critical projects encompass new opportunities to build, protect and connect the North for the benefit of all Northerners.
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Mr. Speaker, barren-ground caribou are a vital part of the culture, traditions, and livelihoods of Indigenous peoples across the Northwest Territories. They are also an important indicator for the health of our northern ecosystems.
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Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House that the Honourable Member for Nunakput, Minister Responsible for Status of Women, will be absent for a portion of the House proceedings today to virtually attend the Federal Provincial Territorial Ministers on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ Peoples meeting.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Mr. Speaker, the government of the Northwest Territories is making practical investments to strengthen our energy systems and make energy more reliable, affordable, and sustainable for communities across the territory.
The Energy Initiatives Report released on February 3rd shows how we are building a strong foundation for long-term change. We are improving how energy systems are planned, regulated, and delivered, while moving forward with projects that meet local needs and reflect northern realities.
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Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House that the Honourable Member for Kam Lake, Minister of Industry Tourism and Investment, will be absent from the House for today, tomorrow and Thursday to attend the Arctic 360 conference in Toronto, Ontario.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Mr. Speaker, today I want to talk about the importance of our winter road system and acknowledge the hard work being done by Government of the Northwest Territories staff, in the construction, maintenance, and operation of these winter roads.
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Mr. Speaker, today, I want to talk about opportunity; opportunity that strengthens communities, creates pathways to employment and entrepreneurship, and positions Northerners to capitalize on the heightened national and international interest in the North. As the Minister of Finance said in yesterday’s Budget Address, a strong Northwest Territories builds a stronger Canada, and that strength begins with our people and the opportunities before them.
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Mr. Speaker, across the Northwest Territories, residents want better access to primary and community care that feels safe, respectful, and connected to culture and community. Indigenous residents have been clear about the harm, discrimination, and inequities they continue to experience in the health and social services system. These experiences affect trust, access, and health outcomes in ways that cannot be ignored.
