Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Minister answered a part of this next question, but I'll ask: what can people do to protect themselves from the measles virus?.

Right now, how many cases of confirmed cases of measles are there in the Northwest Territories?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Ruth Caroll, originally from Fort McPherson, who is living in Whitehorse at the moment, who is our interpreter for the Gwich'in language. I would like to thank you for all of the work that you have done this week, and safe travels back home. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Just under the government Single Window Service Centres, I know that we discussed it in the past, but it is a great program in the communities. In my riding, in communities like Tsiigehtchic with no services in the community, this is a real benefit.

One thing that we were asking about is making these positions full-time. Right now, they are part-time, and they have a big workload, especially at times in the fall and even this time of year, mainly because it seems like every year elders have to fill out these same forms, whether it is home heating subsidies or help with...

What can unvaccinated people do if they suspect they have been exposed to the measles virus?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A follow-up to my Member's statement, I have a few questions for the Minister of Health and Social Services. I'd like to ask the Minister: how did this outbreak of measles happen? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I was recently concerned to learn that measles virus has spread to the NWT, and more specifically, to my region in the Beaufort-Delta. This concerns me, because measles is a very serious and contagious disease caused by a virus. It can spread quickly through the air from an infected person when they cough or sneeze.

Measles causes a red, blotchy rash, high fever, runny nose, cough, and red eyes. Most people recover fully from measles within two to three weeks, but measles can be dangerous, especially for infants, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.

Co...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let's show our support today, wearing pink shirts, taking a stand against bullying. A short history: this day was started in 2007 by two students who organized a high school protest in support of a fellow student who was bullied for wearing a pink shirt.

Mr. Speaker, we tend to forget that sometimes it is the smallest acts that make a big difference, even if we speak up, if we listen to, or stepping up. Let's make this day aware in our schools, in our homes, in our communities, and in this country.

Children have the right to be protected from physical and mental harm and...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Just under the same heading, for Aklavik. I just want to make sure that that is ongoing funding. I know the community did have a lot of plans about erosion on the Bickish Road, but that more work needs to be done, so I just want to ensure that that is ongoing funding. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Simpson. Minister Moses.