Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Braden.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, WHEREAS many Northwest Territories children have suffered and continue to suffer as a result of sexual abuse perpetrated by persons in positions of trust;

AND WHEREAS many survivors of sexual abuse feel betrayed by a system which has failed to protect them or to demonstrate that it cares;

AND WHEREAS recent events in the community of Hay River have clearly demonstrated the vulnerability of our children to sexual predators;

AND WHEREAS the technology and databases are in place to allow for the identification and monitoring of past offenders;

AND WHEREAS community...

Thank you. Next I have Ms. Lee.

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Mr. Yakeleya.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Braden.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I guess that is somewhat encouraging. They have hired Lutra Associates. They are going to do a study. Again, I think they are casting the net too wide. With so many priorities, there really is no priority. I would like to see a priority put on rubber tires. Even if you can’t get it figured out right away what you are going to do with them after you collect them, at least get the tax and the rebate system put in place so we can at least start getting them to one place where we can do something useful with them. There are a lot of really good uses for shredded...

Thank you, Mr. Braden. Mr. Roland.

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Mr. Roland.

Government accounting, not previously authorized, $19,000. Mr. Braden.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would that review include considering or contemplating a tax on tires purchased in the Northwest Territories and a rebate for tires when they are returned for recycling? Thank you.