Rocky Simpson
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If somebody reports suspected drug traffickers or drug dealers, one thing they do is they fear for their life, not only for their own life, but for the lives of their family members, as well. What supports are there for people who speak up and are worried for their safety?
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The drug trade is real. Drug use is real. People are dying. Families are being torn apart. I would like to ask the Minister of Justice: what is the Department of Justice doing to respond to increased illicit drug and substance abuse in our communities? Thank you.
Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion.
Thank you. To the motion.
Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion?
Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. Mr. O'Reilly.
I would ask the Minister to, as well, reach out to other communities, just to make sure that everybody is aware of what is available. However, I would like to take this a step further, as well. We have people out there; we have people who we say are homeless, but they have all got skills. You know what we say about idle hands. What I would like to see is the department work with maybe other departments to find ways to allow people to maybe participate in developing greenhouses and go further, as well, and maybe look at the correctional centres. You have got SMCC in Hay River. I think, at one...
Question has been called. All those in favour? Opposed? Abstentions? The motion is carried.
---Carried
Mr. O'Reilly.
Thank you. To the motion.
Thank you. To the motion?