Kate Reid

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I hope those discussions can turn into actions in short order.

Mr. Speaker, last week, the Yukon Government and Canada announced up to $100 million in funding to the Yukon housing corporation who will then distribute $93 million to build up 500 new homes. I know the Premier spoke to 360 homes being developed in this Assembly. Can he elaborate if the NWT is anticipating to see any matching federal dollar announcements to start to address the continued crucial needs for our housing, especially for those who are under-housed and inadequately housed. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we cannot be fully prepared in accessing opportunities for all residents of the NWT without helping some residents heal. Can the Premier tell me what counselling options, on the land or otherwise, does he discuss as needed and urgent with his Indigenous government counterparts at the Council of Leaders and bilateral meetings. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I truly appreciated all of the commentary that came from the mover and seconder's town hall; specifically, the comments that NWT RCMP Chief Superintendent Dyson Smith shared with those present, including Cabin Radio. And I want to take most of my time speaking to this motion to share some of the chief superintendent's comments from an article that was published earlier today because I believe they are important.

Smith said that the RCMP often interacts with people who didn't get the help they needed somewhere along the way, like mental health or addiction...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, with that in mind, then, can the Premier explain if and how he advocates for investment and wellness -- investment into wellness and healing when speaking to tables where the major projects and investments from the military are on the table insofar as for us to have the full benefits for everyone in the territory. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Welcome back.

Mr. Speaker, one of my favourite sayings, one that I try to live my best -- my life by is be kind because everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. The unseen struggles that we all deal with weigh heavy on each of us. And by us, I mean every person you meet. With that in mind, one of the things I am most grateful in my life -- for in my life is that I have been able to access therapeutic supports for my mental health in modalities that work for me. At my lowest, I have had people hold me up and connect me with professionals that could help me add...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I too want to join in gratitude for the interpreters and the wonderful work they do to keep our languages alive and shared with the people of the Northwest Territories. I also want to thank the broadcast team who also puts in long hours to make sure we're heard. And I want to thank all of the table staff, the clerk staff, the speaker's office staff, and the Ministers' staff who, indeed, keeps this building running smoothly and makes it all look very magical indeed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that this committee recommends that Rule 3.5(1) of the Consolidated Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly be amended to replace, quote, "subject to the following conditions", end quote, with quote, "if the Speaker is satisfied that the following conditions have been met", end quote. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yeah, no, thank you to the Minister for that. And I am hoping if there are formal terms of reference that she could share those with the committee.

Mr. Speaker, also, is it possible for the Minister to share what the committee has accomplished thus far in terms of their review of the GNWT's response to the MMIWG Calls to Justice? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, keeping in line with my Member's statement today and many Members' statements today on International Women's Day, I would like to ask the Minister responsible for the Status of Women, I guess a status update, on there is a proposed MMIWG advisory committee in the work that the GNWT is doing in responding to the calls to justice. I would like to know what's going on with that committee and if it has been formed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Once again, I wish to rise and recognize that this Sunday, March 8th, is International Women's Day. I am proud to represent the Northwest Territories as its Commonwealth woman parliamentarian and mark this day annually.

Last year, I asked all of us to recommit what positive and lasting action looks like for northern women, girls, and gender diverse folks across our territory. We do continue to make progress, but I do not think we have collectively met the high bar I want us to set yet when it comes to sustainable support for eliminating gender-based violence for instance...