Mr. Speaker, we are making the final preparations for our new Med-Response clinical support line for community health workers.
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March 4, 2014
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (March 4, 2014) – Minister of Health and Social Services Glen Abernethy has accepted all recommendations from the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG) Report on Child and Family Services.
March 4, 2014
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (March 4, 2014) – The Government of the Northwest Territories will introduce new, more secure birth certificates on April 1, 2014.
March 3, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, we are transforming the way we use technology to deliver health care to our residents. People all over the world use secure, accessible technology for banking or to connect with their friends and family.
February 27, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, investing in prevention, education and awareness, and early childhood development are priorities of the 17th Legislative Assembly.
February 13, 2014
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (February 13, 2014) – The Department of Health and Social Services’ annual Drop the Pop campaign has begun in schools across the NWT. This is the ninth year of the pan-territorial campaign, which is part of the Healthy Choices framework.
February 12, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, a key priority of this government is to make sure that NWT residents have access to the right tools and supports that they can choose from to help overcome addiction issues and poor mental health.
February 11, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the 17th Legislative Assembly identified the need to enhance addictions treatment programs as a key priority. Our government is committed to making sure that NWT residents have the tools and support they need to overcome their addictions challenges.
February 11, 2014
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (February 11, 2014) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Anti-Poverty Action Plan, tabled yesterday in the Legislative Assembly, describes the commitments the GNWT has made to address the needs of those NWT residents most vulnerable and those
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February 10, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to this Assembly’s goal of helping our residents become healthy, educated people free from poverty.