Statements in Debates
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Beaufort-Delta region is facing a real downturn in the economy over the last couple of years. Residents are very concerned about employment. We have many people in Inuvik who are selling their homes and moving away. Running low on natural gas is only one reason a lot of people are moving.
The residents of the Beaufort-Delta need the support of the 17th Legislative Assembly to implement our key priority, which is the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk highway. We have begun the process and I am hopeful that we can begin construction within the year.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Over the last 15 years the community of Tsiigehtchic has been pleading to get a nurse in the community. I’d like to ask the Minister: Will the Minister be willing to put in place a licenced practical nurse in Tsiigehtchic?
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What can we expect to get from the development of our petroleum resources?
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate the graduating class of 2012 at Chief Julius School in Fort McPherson for Friday, June 15th. I’d also like to congratulate the parents and teachers on a job well done.
On June 20th the students of Chief Paul Niditchie School in Tsiigehtchic will be having a graduation for the students in Tsiigehtchic. Congratulations, everyone.
Yes, Madam Chair.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It sounds promising. I heard a yes in there somewhere. I’d just like to let the Minister know that I’m more than willing to work with the Minister, and I look forward to the next couple of months here. Thank you.
Would the Minister be willing to do, as a pilot project, have in place in Tsiigehtchic a licenced practical nurse? Thank you.
Thank you to the Minister. At this time I have no further questions.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The people of the Beaufort-Delta, at this time, are in a big need for some sort of economic job opportunities. Within the next week, Inuvik will be hosting the Inuvik Petroleum Show and I understand the Minister of ITI will be attending. I would like to ask the Minister what will be your message for the people of the Beaufort-Delta.
Madam Chair, to my left I have Ian Rennie, legislative counsel, Department of Justice. On my right, my right-hand man, Tim Mercer, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly.