Daniel McNeely

I will wait for the information to be provided by the Minister. My second question is: does the department provide cross-cultural training to the incoming locum individuals?

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. In recognition of Tourism Week, tourism is the largest renewable resource-based industry in the Northwest Territories. The Central Mackenzie Valley draws attentions from Great Bear Lake, the Mackenzie River, and the Mackenzie Mountains. With endless opportunities with hunting, cultural sightseeing, fishing, and hiking, we can no longer ignore one of NWT's best-kept secrets, the Sahtu Region and Central Mackenzie Valley, with huge potential that needs unlocking. Mr. Speaker, in the fiscal year 2014-15, NWT Tourism expanded from $146.6 million to $167.1 million in 2015-16, an...

Will the Minister provide that information so we can relay it on to the leaders of the region? Once they know the challenges faced by the department, they will know how to assist and encourage the younger people to seek the appropriate qualifications in order to make medical aid a career of choice. If that information can be provided to me, I will forward that on.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question today is to the Minister of Health and Social Services on the Sahtu locum program for staffing. Can the Minister provide how many members or employees we have in the Sahtu riding, and their occasional schedule? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Ms. Green. Minister Sebert.

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Minister Sebert,

Thank you, Ms. Gardiner. Recognizing the time, I will allow one more question. Ms. Green.

Let me reword that. My question is: if an offender was incarcerated for family violence as the program is intended for, would the Minister entertain the idea of targeting those with family violence as clients, who have offended in the area of family violence, for counselling and rehabilitation? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Ms. Gardiner. Mr. O'Reilly.

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Minister Sebert,