George Nerysoo

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I would like to start my 2026-2027 Budget response by acknowledging the residents of the Northwest Territories, the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, especially to the residents of the Mackenzie Delta region. The contents within this proposed budget should shape your future, future of your community, future of the Northwest Territories and Canada. And it is our responsibility to ensure that your future is secure and safe, whether you live in Yellowknife, Hay River, Inuvik, or the small community of Tsiigehtchic. This proposed budget should reflect your fiscal and...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. It states that there's an increase in Beaufort Delta positions, and it's -- I don't know why it's saying it's in Yellowknife. Can you clarify that.

I am good, Chair. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. On your facility-based addictions treatment centre, it's gone down -- or treatment, it's gone down some 31 percent. Can you elaborate on that a bit. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

That's it. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Not what I was looking for, but. Okay, for the immediate future, the community identified that they do have a residence where the RCMP can stay for an extended period of time. Will the Minister look at having the RCMP members from the Fort McPherson detachment conduct prolonged stays within the community of Tsiigehtchic for their safety. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The community of Tsiigehtchic and its residents should not be treated any differently from those who live in regional centres or the city of Yellowknife because of the population. The residents from Tsiigehtchic pay taxes and therefore should be provided the essential services like those who live in large communities.

Mr. Speaker, the community and its residents have been requesting police services to be provided to their communities for decades. The status quo from this government and past government is no longer acceptable. With the high rate of crime throughout the...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. These agreements are all good but being implemented is another thing. The community of Tsiigehtchic is holding meetings on their safety. They want to know what can be done. They're trying to work with each other to see how they can make this happen. Will the Minister commit to visiting the community of Tsiigehtchic and answer questions on the status quo decisions for a permanent RCMP presence within their community? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. With the First Nations and Inuit policing program being implemented and seen as a success within other communities within the NWT, will the Minister of Justice look at implementing this program in the community of Tsiigehtchic in the near and foreseeable future. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are to the Minister of Justice surrounding my Member's statement.

The Missing Persons Act is supposed to improve dialogue between the authorities and the families of these missing persons. I don't understand at this time and age how discrimination-like behaviour can be allowed to take place. Is your department aware of the incident between the RCMP member from Fort Smith and Ms. Kalinek and if so, what's being done to rectify the situation. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.