Frieda Martselos
Statements in Debates
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 118)
In favour.
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 118)
I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River North, that when this House adjourns on Friday, June 3rd, 2022, it shall be adjourned until Thursday, October 13, 2022;
AND FURTHERMORE, that at any time prior to October 13, 2022, if the Speaker is satisfied, after consultation with the Executive Council and Members of the Legislative Assembly, that the public interest requires that the House should meet an earlier time during the adjournment or at a time later than the scheduled resumption of the House, the Speaker may give notice and thereupon the House shall meet at the time stated in...
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 118)
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I too would like to recognize former Premier McLeod and his wonderful wife Melody. I graduated with this couple from high school, and so I know all the secrets of the past.
And I also want to thank Premier McLeod. When I was in leadership with the Salt River First Nation, Mr. McLeod and other ministers, that are still here in this House, helped that file greatly, and I really appreciate that leadership. Thank you so much.
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 118)
In favour.
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 118)
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, for my statement today, I want to wish all the Indigenous leaders across the NWT a wonderful summer. I know it is difficult for anyone to put their names forward for elected office. So as a former chief, I want to wish all my former colleagues well and I hope they, and their constituents, all have great assemblies this year in person.
In addition, Mr. Speaker, I would like to wish all my colleagues here, including you, Mr. Speaker, a good and restful summer break. I also liked to wish all the staff of the Assembly for keeping us on track and making sure we...
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 117)
Thank you, Madam Chair. I will be voting for this appropriation because the lack of infrastructure in communities and regional centres compared to the capital, for example, is lacking. And this appropriation addresses some of those needs that are needed in the communities and regional centres, as well as the capital. And I don't believe that when you build on capital projects within the territories that we're taking away from education and basic human needs. On the contrary, okay.
I think that each and every one of us in our capacity as leaders cannot draw that conclusion. And I don't agree...