Debates of March 6, 2026 (day 90)
Question 1189-20(1): Cemetery Legislation
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. During our Bring Alma Home challenge there last year, which eventually was successful -- I am grateful for all those involved -- it rose a particular question that the Northwest Territories does not have a Cemeteries Act. And I've talked to the Member for Tu Nedhe that this is something we should work on, including some other people in the community. And just to be clear, Mr. Speaker, the primary function of a cemetery act, not an extensive list, of course, but is to protect the standards, operational responsibilities, financial accountability, and protection of burial grounds, etcetera. And I am sure there are many more nuances to it than that.
Mr. Speaker, my question is particular to the -- in particular, I will be directing to the Minister who's charged with being the House leader. So is there a reason why the government does not have a Cemeteries Act? Thank you.
Thank you, Member from Yellowknife Centre. Mr. Government Leader.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I don't have that information at hand with me today, so I will take that as notice. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, government leader. Oral questions. Member from Frame Lake.