Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Braden. The motion is being circulated. I will wait until Members all have a copy of it. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that, on Thursday, May 17, 2007, I will move the following motion: now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Range Lake, that this Legislative Assembly strongly recommends the government establish a strategy to denormalize alcohol abuse; and further that this Legislative Assembly strongly recommends the government ensure communities have adequate resources to enforce liquor laws including restrictions and prohibitions; and furthermore that this Legislative Assembly urges concerned community members, leaders and law...

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Education and culture, not previously authorized, $4.082 million. Mr. Yakeleya.

Thank you, Mr. Braden. Mr. Roland.

Courts, $216,000, not previously authorized.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Total department, not previously authorized, $1.605 million.

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Mr. Yakeleya.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Braden.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, WHEREAS many Northwest Territories children have suffered and continue to suffer as a result of sexual abuse perpetrated by persons in positions of trust;

AND WHEREAS many survivors of sexual abuse feel betrayed by a system which has failed to protect them or to demonstrate that it cares;

AND WHEREAS recent events in the community of Hay River have clearly demonstrated the vulnerability of our children to sexual predators;

AND WHEREAS the technology and databases are in place to allow for the identification and monitoring of past offenders;

AND WHEREAS community...

Thank you. Next I have Ms. Lee.