Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2025, I will move the following motion:
Now therefore I move, seconded by the Member for Yellowknife Centre, that the Government of the Northwest Territories accepts the after-action review report recommendation to create one dedicated territorial emergency management agency for the NWT providing coordination support to local authorities leading the emergency response(s);
And further, that the Government of the Northwest Territories implement the recommendation to create one territorial emergency management agency for the Northwest Territories within the recommended timeframe of 0 to 12 months;
And further, that the Government of the Northwest Territories bring forward the necessary policy changes and resources to implement the recommendation by May 2026 as recommended by Transitional Solutions Incorporated;
And furthermore, that in accepting the recommendation, the Government of the Northwest Territories consider repositioning existing resources within the public service in addition to new investments, including establishing new mandates for existing, new, or amalgamated line departments;
And furthermore, that a dedicated emergency management agency so established will work to implement the remaining recommendations of the after-action review report, including ensuring that the care of children, elders, and persons with disabilities are better supported by public safety policies and programs;
And furthermore, that the Government of the Northwest Territories respond to this motion in 120 days.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
