Kevin O'Reilly

Thanks, Madam Chair. I'm looking at page 210 and the medical travel benefits line. There's quite a drop between 20222023 and 20232024, probably in the neighbourhood of $5 million or, you know, it's like maybe 20 percent drop. Can I get an explanation as to why there's so much less money for medical travel in 20232024? Thanks, Madam Chair.

Thanks, Madam Chair. And thanks for that. Yeah, I think the public would definitely be interested in that. Is that something that will happen in this upcoming year then, 20232024? Thanks, Madam Chair.

Okay, thanks. So there was a big review of home care services, and I think there were some, you know, policy level changes that were made. But are we actually increasing any money in the budget to help better support home care services? Thanks, Madam Chair.

Yeah, thanks, Madam Chair. I've asked for this before. I had understood that there you know, with health system transformation from the regional, you know, boards to NTHSSA, that we'd have better data collection, better data capability. Do we have anywhere publicly available wait times for various services, and if so, where would I find that? Thanks, Madam Chair.

Thanks, Madam Chair. So is that where do I find this in the money or sorry, the money in the budget? I know on the grants and contributions, there's a respite fund. Is that different thafn the paid caregiver program? Thanks, Madam Chair.

Merci, Monsieur le President. I wish to table the following two documents: Model Bill for the Rebate of NWT Carbon Taxes; and, a letter from the federal minister of northern affairs to the Tlicho Grand Chief regarding a Regional Study for the Slave Geological Province dated February 3rd, 2023. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

No, thanks, Madam Chair. No, I appreciate the answers and, you know, I understand the importance of offering this service and the work that the staff go into trying to make sure it's fully staffed and maintained. So thank you very much. Thanks.

Merci, Monsieur le President. I can feel the electricity in the air here; it's just great. So I see that the Yukon is offering ebike rebates up to $750 for a regular ebike and up to $1,500 for cargo bikes. At $10,000 for the NWT, that would be about 13 ebike or less. Can the Minister tell us what the individual rebate will be for the NWT and whether we will allow rebates for more than 13 ebikes? Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

Okay, thanks. You know, look, I rightfully recognize this is a difficult area to keep staffed and maintain the service and so on. But is there the potential at some point to allow the staff to travel to regional centres or even small communities to allow them to offer the service to ensure we try to provide an equitable level of service across the NWT? Thanks, Madam Chair.

Merci, Monsieur le President. My questions are for the Minister of Infrastructure otherwise known as the Minister for ebikes. My statement dealt with the upcoming rollout through the Arctic Energy Alliance of an ebike purchase rebate. My information is that this rebate will be available only in communities with hydro power. I stated the good reasons why it makes sense in diesel communities too. Will the Minister ensure that ebike rebates are available to all NWT communities? Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.