Jane Groenewegen

I am going to call Committee of the Whole to order. What is the wish of the committee? Mr. Menicoche.

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Mr. Premier.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, so could the Minister then just confirm for me that the NWT Status of Women’s Council was invited in the preparation of the NWT Action Plan on Family Violence? Were they invited to be full participants in developing that action plan? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Next on the list I have Mr. Villeneuve.

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Mr. Handley.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we all know that there are many NGOs across the territory in our communities that are involved with family violence. So I would like to know which NGOs in the Northwest Territories were invited to sit with these government departments that you’ve listed to form the Coalition Against Family Violence. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Mr. Ramsay.

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Premier Handley.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, if the Minister could indicate for us, are the workers of the Hay River Health and Social Services Board at parity and equity for benefits and salaries as are the UNW employees who are employed in the other communities in the Northwest Territories at this time? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Next I have Mr. Ramsay.