Jane Groenewegen
Statements in Debates
Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Menicoche.
Thank you, Mr. Allen. At this time, I will ask if the Minister would like to bring witnesses in.
Thank you, Mr. Delorey. Mr. Roland.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, about 1,500 people die in Canada each year as a result of impaired driving and thousands more are injured. Per capita, statistics are even worse in the North. In June of 2003, the last Assembly approved amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act targeted at impaired driving. The intent of these amendments, Mr. Speaker, was to put some teeth into the Motor Vehicles Act, to create tougher sanctions aimed at getting impaired drivers off the road, and encouraging drivers with alcohol dependency issues to get help.
There are several programs available in the NWT...
Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Menicoche.
Would the Minister provide us then with his opening comments?
Thank you, Mr. Delorey. Mr. Roland.
Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Menicoche.
Thank you.
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Thank you, Mr. Delorey. Mr. Roland.