Michael Nadli

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the Minister commit to a yes or no, that at some point he’ll come back to the Assembly and give a specific number in terms of the value of priority of the GNWT on funding for Autism Spectrum Disorder? Mahsi.

Is the Minister aware of the vast discrepancy of funding for Autism Spectrum Disorder between NWT and other Canadian jurisdictions? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. October 14th to the 20th is Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Awareness Week. Canadians are being informed about Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.

About 10 percent of the population suffers from ADHD and many people never get help. Untreated, ADHD often results in failures at school or the workplace. With treatment, people can lead healthy, productive lives.

ADHD is just one of many disorders requiring specialized care. In this area the government is not doing enough. For example, long-term mental health patients, people like Allisdair Leishman, receive minimal...

I’m disappointed that the Minister is not aware of the funding regimes between the NWT and other Canadian jurisdictions on Autism Spectrum Disorder.

If he’s not aware of it, would he direct the Department of Health and Social Services to review this issue that’s confronting the population of the NWT? Would he make an effort to ensure the public that this matter on Autism Spectrum Disorder will become a priority with the department, and that at some point he’ll report back to the House that a specific amount of funding will be allocated for this effort?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Earlier I made the statement on the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Week, and I want to ask questions to the Minister of Health and Social Services.

What, if any, specific measures are being taken to address the issue of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the NWT? Mahsi.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to report to the Assembly that the Standing Committee on Government Operations has reviewed Bill 24, An Act to Amend the Liquor Act, and wishes to report that Bill 24 as amended and reprinted is ready for consideration in Committee of the Whole.

It’s quite clear in this budget that they really amass a lot of effort in ensuring that the public, especially the communities of the North, receive vital infrastructure projects, especially in the Deh Cho where a water source is very vital and, of course, an intrinsic value that is given to the public.

My question to the Minister is: Would the Minister commit to entertaining, at least his department, supporting and facilitating a dialogue among communities to look at some immediate alternatives in terms of striking the possibility of doing a business case analysis of building their own water...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As the House might be aware, over the course of the summer we had a situation in Hay River. My question is directed to the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.

Can the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs update this House on the status of trucked water delivery in Hay River, especially to those communities that do receive trucked water delivery in Kakisa, Hay River and Enterprise? Thank you.

Mr. Speaker, I wish to table a letter from the Katlodeeche First Nation dated September 19, 2013, detailing concerns related to Bill 3, Wildlife Act.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Minister has publicly stated that, indeed, it is up to the communities. The concern from the communities is getting caught with the… If they do build water treatment plants in their communities, their concern is in terms of the operations and maintenance.

The Minister, at this point, has indicated yes, he is quite willing to support the idea of having his staff go into the communities to ensure that there is some dialogue amongst the communities.

Can the Minister commit to ensure that happens, that indeed his department officials will perhaps go to Kakisa and...