Rocky Simpson

Rocky Simpson
Hay River South

Statements in Debates

Question 696-19(2): Illicit Drug Trade
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 73)

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?

Question 696-19(2): Illicit Drug Trade
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 73)

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.

Committee Motion 105-19(2): Committee Report 9-19(2) – Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures Report on the Chief Electoral Officer's Report on the Administration of the 2019 Territorial General Election – Email Addresses, Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 116-19(2): Committee Report 9-19(2) – Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures Report on the Chief Electoral Officer's Report on the Administration of the 2019 Territorial General Election – Elections NWT Procurement and Disclo
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thank you. To the motion.

Question 694-19(2): Community Garden
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

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...

Committee Motion 110-19(2): Committee Report 9-19(2) – Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures Report on the Chief Electoral Officer’s Report on the Administration of the 2019 Territorial General Election – Usage of Electronics in Polling St
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion?

Committee Motion 120-19(2): Committee Report 9-19(2) – Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures Report on the Chief Electoral Officer's Report on the Administration of the 2019 Territorial General Election – Application of Elections and Plebisc
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. Mr. O'Reilly.

Committee Motion 104-19(2): Committee Report 9-19(2) – Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures Report on the Chief Electoral Officer's Report on the Administration of the 2019 Territorial General Election - Election Rebate Program, Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thank you. To the motion.

Committee Motion 115-19(2): Committee Report 9-19(2) – Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures Report on the Chief Electoral Officer's Report on the Administration of the 2019 Territorial General Election – Voting in the Office of the Returnin
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Question has been called. All those in favour? Opposed? Abstentions? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Mr. O'Reilly.

Question 687-19(2): Small Business Supports
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There is some concern whether or not all or most existing business supports put in place at the outset of the pandemic will continue or end at March 31st or sometime thereafter. Can the Minister give us some idea what business supports will continue in place and which ones will be eliminated? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.