Debates of March 6, 2025 (day 52)

Date
March
6
2025
Session
20th Assembly, 1st Session
Day
52
Speaker
Members Present
Hon. Caitlin Cleveland, Mr. Edjericon, Mr. Hawkins, Hon. Lucy Kuptana, Hon. Jay Macdonald, Hon. Vince McKay, Mr. McNeely, Ms. Morgan, Mr. Morse, Ms. Reid, Mr. Rodgers, Hon. Lesa Semmler, Hon. R.J. Simpson, Mr. Testart, Hon. Shane Thompson, Hon. Caroline Wawzonek, Mrs. Weyallon Armstrong, Mrs. Yakeleya
Topics
Statements

Member’s Statement 582-20(1): Mental Health Supports in Communities

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to talk about the income support program. As it is, it is making our young people dependent even though they are capable of doing a lot. I want to mention that this program is doing good for people with disabilities and for seniors. They need that support. This isn't about them, but about the ones that are capable of working and building a life for themselves but are walking around our communities and couch surfing.

I always told people that we come from strong people, and strong people work. They do something to make themselves have a good life. They do something every day. Like my colleague said, and I agree, we are hardworking. To support our way of life in the North, we need to find ways to get people motivated to take responsibility for their lives. This will help build our economy. This is very important. There is so much to do, and people may need guidance and education to achieve their goals. They will need the support. Mr. Speaker, the sky is the limit, and our people can do and be and have anything they want. They just have to get up and ask for help. Mahsi. I'll have questions for the Minister of ECE. Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Member from the Deh Cho. Members' statements. Member from Frame Lake.