Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to follow up on Minister Ramsay’s statement today on the Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program. This is something that I had pursued awhile back on behalf of a constituent. I’m just a bit curious about something. The idea of an Ignition Interlock Program and system on vehicles the Minister says will make our roads safer. I’m assuming that these devices would be available to people who would otherwise have their licences suspended and wouldn’t be driving on the road at all. I’m curious about this, because, well, some people in our society and in our communities...

Mr. Speaker, people in Hay River who have participated in this consultation, were canvassed for ideas for specific initiatives that could be carried out in the community. I’d just like to ask the Minister, wellness plans are one thing, initiatives within those plans is another matter. For that reason it would be really nice to know approximately when this funding is going to roll out. Is there a target date like April 1st? Just so the community knows, because they’ve put a lot of work into this. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In follow-up to my Member’s statement today, my question today is for the Minister of Health and Social Services. As I mentioned, many residents of Hay River who are involved in agencies for helping people have been very busy putting together ideas and suggestions or initiatives to continue on our path of community wellness. I’d like to ask Minister Beaulieu, through you, Mr. Speaker, if he is any closer to knowing how much funding Hay River would be getting. Thank you.

Okay. Is committee agreed?

I’d like to call Committee of the Whole back to order. When we departed yesterday from this Chamber, we were considering Municipal and Community Affairs, activity summary, public safety, operations expenditure summary, and page 6-17. I’ll ask the Minister if he would like to bring witnesses into the Chamber.

Thank you, Mr. Bromley. Minister McLeod.

Is committee agreed?

I’ll recognize Ms. Young.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d just, finally, like to ask the Minister, if he does get any push back from any of the people that need to be consulted with or there are any people that don’t necessarily agree with where we are going with this and he requires any other political support from the Members of this House, if he does get push back towards this idea, will he agree to inform us so that we can be fully aware of that?

Thank you, Ms. Young. Mr. Dolynny, your time has expired. I can put you on the list again if you like, but I’m going to go next to Mr. Bromley.