Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Bromley. General comments. Mr. Bouchard.

Because of the remoteness of some of our communities, I would like to ask the Minister if he is aware if there is still any kind of a crisis helpline that is available for people that they can call into when they are experiencing difficulties and what role does our government play in sustaining such a service.

Thank you. I would like to direct Members’ attention, please, to page 4-2, which we will stand down and we will move on to page 4-4, Municipal and Community Affairs, activity summary, regional operations, infrastructure investment summary, total infrastructure investment summary, $28.002 million. Mr. Dolynny.

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Next on my list I have Mr. Nadli.

I mentioned that two communities have so far had the opportunity to partake in this: Tuktoyaktuk and Fort McPherson. What’s the agenda, what’s the schedule look like for taking this important training, workshop information to other communities?

Does committee agree?

Thank you, Mr. Blake. I’d like to ask Ms. Bisaro, would you like us to return to you for the conclusion of your comments? She said in a bit. Mr. Dolynny.

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Mr. McLeod.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We have all seen tragedies in our communities. Many of them happen while someone is struggling with mental health, and too often people, our constituents, don’t get the help they need.

In general, there’s a lack of support for families and friends and even lack of support for the agencies who have to work with people who are mentally ill. People are often faced with really hard questions. What do you do when a mentally ill person refuses help or someone with a mental illness refuses to take their medication?

It’s also fairly common for someone to be hospitalized under the...

Thank you. Now we move on to the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs. I would like to ask Minister Miltenberger if he would like to bring in witnesses to the witness table.