Rocky Simpson

Hay River South

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Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Abstentions? Thank you.

Committee, do you agree that you have concluded consideration of Committee Report 2619(2): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on the Child and Family Services Act Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together?

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Question's been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Abstentions? The motion is carried.

Carried

Ms. Cleveland.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, you caught me off guard. Mr. Speaker, in Hay River, and throughout the NWT, residents have been shocked by the high utility costs. Yes, utility costs. And food costs to date. This, along with other rising costs, is having a significant negative impact on one’s financial ability to meet everyday living expenses.

Mr. Speaker, residents of the Northwest Territories are deeply concerned as they see the cost of living rise and their spending power shrink. I am hearing it, and I am sure you are hearing it as well.

We all know of residents moving or considering moving out of the...

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Abstentions? The motion is carried.

Carried

Ms. Cleveland.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Abstentions? The motion is carried.

Carried

Ms. Cleveland.