Kate Reid

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that the following Members be appointed to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts:

The Member for Deh Cho, Sheryl Yakeleya;

The Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, Denny Rodgers;

The Member for Range Lake, Kieron Testart;

The Member for Sahtu, Daniel McNeely; and,

The Member for Nunakput, the Honourable Lucy Kuptana.

AND FURTHER, that the following Members be appointed as alternate Members:

The Member for Monfwi, Jane Weyallon Armstrong; and,

The Member for Thebacha, the Honourable Jay MacDonald.

Thank you, Mr...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Friday, Member 9th, 2024, I will move the following motion:

I move, seconded by the Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that the following Members be appointed to the Standing Committee on Social Development:

The Member for Deh Cho, Sheryl Yakeleya;

The Member for Mackenzie Delta, George Nerysoo;

The Member for Monfwi, Jane Weyallon Armstrong;

The Member for Range Lake, Kieron Testart;

The Member for Sahtu, Daniel McNeely; and,

The Member for Yellowknife North, Shauna Morgan.

Further, that the following Members be appointed as alternate Members:

The Member for...

Really more of a comment, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, I will reach out to the Premier.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it's distressing for many that Canadian citizens are indirectly enabling the ongoing human tragedy in Gaza through the sale of arms and military goods. Will the Premier write to the Prime Minister of Canada and ask that he stop the sale of arms and military goods to Israel during this conflict? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you to the Minister for that. Do we have an idea of which of the programs would be implemented first? Would it be the one that was deemed complete in August? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize a constituent, the chief electoral officer for Elections NWT, Mr. Stephen Dunbar. Thank you for being with us today.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions today are for the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment.

In August of 2023, there was an announcement that the GNWT would improve the income assistance program and introduce income assistance program for seniors and persons with disabilities. And I'm wondering if the Minister can provide a status update of that work today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I want to offer my condolences to the tightknit community of Fort Smith alongside my fellow Members of the House. When tragedy hits us in the NWT, I'm always heartened by the overwhelming outpouring of love and support for those who are hurting. It has been said countless times over the years, but it bears repeating: The NWT is a small town spread out over a large area. We almost always know someone who is affected by a deeply felt loss, and we will always stand shoulder to shoulder to support them in their grief. I know all of us stand here today with the...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize my good friend and previous director of Cabinet communications, Mr. Shaun Dean. Thank you for being here today.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

WHEREAS this Legislative Assembly is required to appoint Members to the Board of Management in accordance with section 36 of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act,

AND WHEREAS appointments to the Board of Management are required to be made during the first sitting after a general election;

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that the following Members be appointed to the Board of Management of this Assembly:

The Honourable Shane Thompson, Member for Nahendeh;

Mr. Richard Edjericon, Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh;

Mr. Robert...