Kevin O'Reilly

Thanks, Mr. Chair. Right now, the act does not include this explicit prohibition, and in our consideration of the committee, we felt that this was something that we should spell out very clearly in the legislation. That's why it's here before you. Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Merci, Monsieur le President. I want to thank the Minister for that. I know the Minister recently announced a community suicide prevention fund at $225,000 total, and up to $45,000 per project. That would really only help maybe up to five communities. Can the Minister say how this program will be further rolled out, especially in collaboration with our existing staff and counsellors, and how the initial projects are going to be monitored and evaluated? Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I move that this committee recommends that Elections NWT post all election data that is included in its report in a machine-readable format on the Elections NWT website. Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Thanks, Mr. Chair. The Chief Electoral Officer actually recommended getting rid of the prohibition on the sale of alcohol on polling day, and committee did not support that recommendation. Committee thought about this a little bit further and said that we should also not just prohibit the sale of alcohol but also cannabis. That's what this motion is all about. Thanks, Mr. Chair.

I want to thank the Minister for that. I am just not sure that someone who has attempted suicide is always in a place where they can accept that kind of advice. There doesn't seem to be, I think, enough support for families, and that is what my constituent has said. Regarding the implementation of the stepped care element of the mental wellness and addictions recovery plan, can the Minister say how the proposed measures will emphasize follow-up on suicide attempts to really improve after-care and support for families?

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I move that this committee recommends that the Chief Electoral Officer undertake a review of best practices on election reporting and return to the Legislative Assembly within six months with the findings of that review and any potential amendments to the Elections and Plebiscites Act. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I move that this committee recommends that Section 73 of the Elections and Plebiscites Act be amended to state that the list of electors shall be provided to candidates as soon as possible. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Merci, Monsieur le President. The recent announcement of $225,000 for a community suicide prevention fund is good news in our continuing struggle to confront this social tragedy. Providing up to $45,000 per project, the fund will enable Indigenous governments and non-governmental organizations to develop and deliver community-based suicide prevention activities. The announcement stressed an approach through programs that are "culturally-safe and support the prevention of suicide by increasing community wellness and reducing stigma." The announcement further said that the fund will prioritize...

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I move that this committee recommends that Elections NWT follow the same procurement practices as the Legislative Assembly and publicly disclose all contracts, the procurement process used for each contract, and the amount of each contract in the Elections NWT annual report. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I move that this committee recommends that the Elections and Plebiscites Act be amended to require a public body at request to provide the personal information held by that body. Thank you, Mr. Chair.