Kevin A. Menicoche

So I think the plan here is if the Minister can indicate to his department about the communities and tell them about this plan, because it’s just not apparent and people aren’t seeing anything done. If the Minister can indicate to the communities about what that plan is, that would be appreciated. Thank you.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I just wanted to indicate to the honourable Minister that when constituents lodge formal complaints, be it verbal or written, the department should be responsive to them and indicate what they are actually going to do about the ruts in the road that they are concerned about. Mostly it’s a safety factor, Madam Chair. As well, I do have to concur with the Minister that we found some extra money for Highway No. 7 to upgrade and improve it. But, Madam Speaker, when will the department start spending that money we have? Thank you.

Madam Speaker, today I would like to speak about a basic level of service that is needed by the elders in my riding; specifically, the ability of Nahendeh elders to receive dialysis treatment in Fort Simpson, the ability to have this treatment in our own region and community. Madam Speaker, most of us are familiar with the gruelling task of travel to another community often not knowing anyone, being alone, and the cultural differences. This is exactly what many elders in my communities are faced with weekly while traveling to Yellowknife for dialysis needs while not feeling well.

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Thank you, Madam Speaker. That’s exactly the kind of answer I was looking for, because I do have to see an elder this weekend. He is one of those captive by this disease in the Yellowknife hospital. Virtually, he’s in his room. So, once again, they will be looking at this. Is there an active team that has been set up in the region to look at the transition of such a machine? Thank you.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Earlier in my Member’s statement, I spoke about the need for a dialysis machine in the Nahendeh riding, particularly in Fort Simpson to take care of our elders over there. I would like to ask the Minister of Health and Social Services how can we begin the process of bringing a dialysis machine to the Fort Simpson hospital. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. The Minister indicates that there has been work on Highway No. 7 and I have to reiterate a word I learned earlier in the week, it’s woefully inadequate, Madam Speaker.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. My question today is for the Minister of Transportation. Just yesterday I went to the Deh Cho First Nation meeting in Fort Liard. The second sentence, after how are you, was when will you fix this road, meaning Highway No. 7 from Fort Simpson to Fort Liard. They also indicated that you should have driven that so you know what we are talking about. Indeed, I can assure my constituents, Madam Chair, that last week I did have the experience of driving to and from Fort Liard. My question to the Minister is constituents have been telling Transportation verbally and in...

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…wide variety of services throughout the summer, critical to tourism, recreation and youth activities through a partnership with the GNWT Youth Employment Program.

Throughout the last three years, the village has received enough partnership funding for nine to 11 summer student positions, ranging from staff for the community pool, tourism information centre and many other summer youth activities.

This year the village will only be able to hire one person with the assistance of the Education, Culture and Employment Youth Employment Program. This...

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. My question today is for the honourable Minister of the Financial Management Board and his responsibilities over the Liquor Board or the Liquor Act. It’s constituents that come to me, Mr. Speaker, and ask me to speak on the fact that there’s lots of bootlegging happening in our communities, especially to minors, Mr. Speaker. So the concept or the idea they had shared with me is whether it is possible for our government to institute some signage in the liquor stores to advise potential people that bootlegging or even buying booze for your younger friends is...

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I’m sure glad that the government or the Minister heard me so clearly the first time.

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I think this will go a long ways because I think a lot of people are doing it thinking it’s a harmless endeavour to help out their friends like they were just going to school with them last year but now they’re eligible to buy alcohol. But it is a crime and people should be made aware of it and it happens quite a bit back in my constituency and I’m pleased the Minister is going to be doing that. I’d just like to ask the Minister as my final question, Mr. Speaker, if...