Louis Sebert

Louis Sebert
Thebacha

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Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

I understand that we have not received, Mr. Chair, any communications from insurance brokers or companies, but they may not be aware of this legislation or this amendment. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

I am always happy to work with the Minister of Housing with respect to issues such as this, but I think that we have to recognize that there are housings issues throughout the Northwest Territories. We do realize, however, that this is a particular problem for those who are attempting to reintegrate into their communities.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I wonder, since that conversation or that exchange was with Mr. Aitken, whether he might respond to that. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The reintegration of inmates back into society, of course, is a very important part of the correctional system. I also had the opportunity to go to Guthrie House. Currently there is no transitional housing specific to individuals. We could look at that, but there is a housing shortage throughout the Northwest Territories, and I don't know where this would be in our priorities, but we do realize the importance of reintegrating those who are incarcerated back into society. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you. I understand that it was after the standing committee review.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Cabinet will be abstaining on this motion. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Mr. Chair, I move that subclause 29(1) of Bill 30 be amended by striking out "April 1, 2019" and substituting "August 1, 2019." Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

The Tlicho agreement is the legal instrument, and it will be coordinated with the MVRMA through section 24.1(f) of the MVRMA. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.