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Mr. Speaker, the floods of 2021 were extraordinary, and they caused life-altering hardship for so many residents, families, and communities. I am very pleased to advise that the majority of those who were impacted are now back in their homes.
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Mr. Speaker, twice a year we all adjust our clocks by one hour. First we move them forward, and then we move them back. People have always questioned the wisdom of this annual tradition, but in recent years a number of jurisdictions have taken concrete steps towards eliminating seasonal time change. On Monday, April 4, the Government of the Northwest Territories will begin a six-week public engagement to help us determine when and how we will eliminate seasonal time changes.
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Mr. Speaker, the Northwest Territories’ winter roads are a very important part of providing much-needed access to and from communities. They are especially critical when it comes to connecting families, and businesses.
Every year, essential goods, like fuel for electricity generation, heat, and transportation, are delivered to communities and homes by way of the NWT’s winter roads.
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Mr. Speaker, the Healthy Family Program is a voluntary, home-visiting and knowledge sharing program for pregnant parents, caregivers, and families with young children under six. Over the last five years, the Department of Health and Social Services has worked closely with communities to renew this valuable program. Elders and other community members have shared their vision for this renewed program, where children thrive, caregivers are supported, and communities care for families so that future generations are stronger and stronger.
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Mr. Speaker, the GNWT has a mandate to advance the knowledge economy in the Northwest Territories. In doing this, we have engaged with residents, and they have told us that the knowledge economy needs to be grounded in innovation.
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Mr. Speaker, today I am very pleased to share details of a Safety Certificate Training Course for new and young workers available through the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission.
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Mr. Speaker, the current invasion of Ukraine by Russia is a stark reminder of the importance of Arctic Sovereignty. We share a unique border with Russia, the Arctic Ocean. As the Arctic takes a more predominant role on the international stage, we want to ensure that the needs of Northerners remain a priority for Canada. It also means that the aspirations of Northerners be given appropriate attention and that we eliminate the gaps between northern and southern Canadians.
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Mr. Speaker, NWT airports are critical to the economic and social well-being of NWT residents. They help to connect communities and families throughout the territory and across the country. Today I am pleased to give you an update on two projects which have been funded by the Government of Canada’s Airport Capital Assistance Program. These projects are very important to the Department of Infrastructure and to residents as they will help to improve safety at NWT airports.
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Monsieur le Président, l’une des richesses de la vie aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest est la diversité des cultures et des langues qu’on y trouve. Notre communauté francophone, qui compte environ 4 200 résidents, fait partie intégrante de notre société et contribue de façon significative à notre développement social, économique et culturel.
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Mr. Speaker, mental health and addictions continues to be a serious issue in the NWT, which is why this government has committed to increasing the number and variety of culturally respectful, community-based, mental health and addictions programs, including aftercare. I rise today to update Members on the work to meet this mandate commitment.
