Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Obesity is a serious and growing epidemic. In 2001, census data indicates that fully one-third of the NWT population is overweight and more than one-quarter of our population is obese. This makes the NWT one of the heaviest regions in Canada.

Obesity is costly. It is linked to increased health care costs and diminished worker productivity. The economic costs associated with obesity in Canada rose from $3.9 billion in 2000 to $7 billion in 2011, a staggering 80 percent increase in just over a decade.

Rising obesity rates are significantly correlated with increased rates...

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. Mr. Lafferty.

Thank you, Minister Lafferty. Committee, we are on 10-30 again. Activity summary, income security, grants and contributions, $11.136 million. Does committee agree?

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Does committee agree?

Thank you, Mr. Bromley. I didn’t quite hear a question in there Mr. Bromley, is there a question?

Thank you, Mr. Moses. Minister Lafferty.

Thank you, Ms. Eggenhofer. Ms. Bisaro.

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. For that we will go to Mr. Heide.

Thank you, Mr. Lafferty. Mr. Blake.

Page 10-30, activity summary, income security, grants and contributions, $11.136 million. Mr. Hawkins.