George Nerysoo

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As our last Minister's visit did not go well in Fort McPherson due to a death, will the Minister commit to visiting Fort McPherson in April of 2025 to address some of the concerns of the residents? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Evelyn Georgina Ross Perry, Tetlit Gwich'in member of our community, was a loving mom, cherished friend, beacon of love in all our loves. Evelyn's warmth and compassion touched everyone she met but it was her role as a ** and great ** that she truly shined. Evelyn was born on November 16th, 1946 and was the second oldest daughter of the late ** Ross and was traditionally and lovingly raised by her grandmother, the late Sarah Peter and great uncle the late Roddy Peter.

She spoke fluently in her Gwich'in language and practiced her Gwich'in culture and was a...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I rise to echo the concerns and frustrations of my constituents from the community of Tetlit Zheh, and other communities throughout the NWT, in their efforts to combat the influx of hard drugs coming into our community without any support from the local authorities, Housing NWT, or local housing authorities.

This past week while I was home in Tetlit Zheh, I was confronted by numerous members of the community about drug dealers from neighboring communities coming in to Tetlit Zheh and setting up their business within Housing NWT's public housing units and nothing...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I rise to give some clarity to this House on the recipients of the income support program. First and foremost, it is not my intention of trying to punish the users of this program that is initiated by the Department of Education, Culture and Employment. My intentions are to try and give the independence back to the residents of the Northwest Territories. One of my main goals as I became MLA for Mackenzie Delta riding was to find alternatives to the program for the recipients.

Mr. Speaker, the income support program is in place to assist the residents for a short...

Thank you, Madam Chair. That would sufficient, you know, if there's any water management and stewardships programs taking place within -- in the Mackenzie Delta riding area would be -- any other area where it'll have an impact on the communities would be good knowledge to have.

My next question is around climate change, community adaptation. What kind of projects are entailed in this program here? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just have one question to conclude my questions from the previous. Will the department look at consulting with the tenants of market housing, not just sending a letter but, you know, meeting with the tenants of the communities because consultation is key. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Some of these market housings are quite old and past its life span. Some of them are 50 years old, and imposing rent increases on tenants from these units is uncalled for. Will the department be increasing the rent on the same basis as the newer units, or will they be based on the condition of each unit? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to address the issue of possible rent increase for tenants who are residing in market housing within the Northwest Territories.

It is my understanding that there has not been a rent increase since 2012. There are only a few market housing units available within each of the communities. The tenants of these units are in the workforce and trying to assist in building the economy of the Northwest Territories. Increasing their rent on only a select few will not alleviate the debt of this government is experiencing, but it will put the tenants in more hardship...

That's all I have for now. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. My question is in terms of water management and stewardship. It's very important for the Indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories to manage water and look after the water. So can you give me some details on where most of these stewardships are taking place. Thank you, Madam Chair.