Frederick Blake Jr.

I move, seconded by the Member for Kam Lake:

WHEREAS Rule 85 requires that Members be appointed to the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures;

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Kam Lake, that the following Members be appointed to the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures:

Mr. Bob Bromley, the Member for Weledeh;

Mrs. Jane Groenewegen, the Member for Hay River South;

Mr. Robert Hawkins, the Member for Yellowknife Centre;

Mr. Kevin Menicoche, the Member for Nahendeh; and

the Honourable Glen Abernethy, the Member for Great Slave;

AND FURTHER, that the following Members...

Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Friday, December 9, 2011, I will move the following motion: Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Kam Lake, that the following Members be appointed to the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures:

Mr. Bob Bromley, the Member for Weledeh;

Mrs. Jane Groenewegen, the Member for Hay River South;

Mr. Robert Hawkins, the Member for Yellowknife Centre;

Mr. Kevin Menicoche, the Member for Nahendeh; and

the Honourable Glen Abernethy, the Member for Great Slave;

And further, that the following Members be appointed to the Standing Committee on Rules...

At the moment we have an average or approximately 300 elders over the age of 60. I think within the next four years here we need to establish a facility either in Aklavik or Fort McPherson, which are the larger communities, to accommodate those elders who need long-term care.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. For a number of years the community of Tsiigehtchic has been asking for a full-time nurse to be permanently stationed in Tsiigehtchic. The community has also set aside housing, should a full-time nurse be available to work in the community. I do believe there is legislation stating that every community must have a nurse. I would like to let the honourable Minister of Health know that I am willing to assist him in any way I can to meet the needs of the community.

I have no further questions.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. At this time I would like to thank Mr. David Krutko, former MLA for the Mackenzie Delta, who has served 16 years as our MLA in the Mackenzie Delta.

I’d also like to take this time to reassure the constituents of the Mackenzie Delta that I am working on the important issues that we are faced with in our communities.

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. My question for Cabinet and our Premier is: I do realize that in March we are planning to change our rent scale for housing and I’m hoping that we can implement that sooner, if possible. I know portfolios aren’t designated yet, but I’d like to make that a priority. Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of the Mackenzie Delta for their continuous support as the Member of the Legislative Assembly. I’d also like to thank my family for their continuous support.

Also, I’d like to congratulate yourself, Mr. Speaker, and also the Premier, Mr. McLeod, and our Cabinet Members and the other MLAs here. I look forward to working with you all in a positive relationship and the staff of the Legislative Assembly. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.