Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Ms. Lee.

Thank you, Mr. Braden. To the motion.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

WHEREAS alcoholism and alcohol abuse are devastating individuals, families and communities across the Northwest Territories;

AND WHEREAS alcohol was a confirmed factor in over 42 percent of suicides and accidental deaths in the Northwest Territories between 2002 and 2005;

AND WHEREAS excessive alcohol consumption is associated with serious health consequences including high blood pressure and several cancers often contributing to premature death;

AND WHEREAS up to 30 percent of NWT women report drinking during pregnancy, putting their unborn children at risk of fetal...

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Yakeleya.

Thank you, Mr. Braden. Mr. Roland.

Thank you. Ms. Lee.

Thank you, Mr. Braden. The motion is being circulated. I will wait until Members all have a copy of it. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that, on Thursday, May 17, 2007, I will move the following motion: now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Range Lake, that this Legislative Assembly strongly recommends the government establish a strategy to denormalize alcohol abuse; and further that this Legislative Assembly strongly recommends the government ensure communities have adequate resources to enforce liquor laws including restrictions and prohibitions; and furthermore that this Legislative Assembly urges concerned community members, leaders and law...

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Education and culture, not previously authorized, $4.082 million. Mr. Yakeleya.

Thank you, Mr. Braden. Mr. Roland.