Rocky Simpson

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Committee Motion 238-19(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 – Government Response to Recomm

Debates of March 31, 2022 , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

The motion is on the floor to report progress. The motion is in order and nondebatable. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.

Carried

I will now rise and report progress.

Committee Motion 220-19(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 – Overrepresentation of Indigen

Debates of March 31, 2022 , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Thank you, Madam Premier. Okay, I just ruled on that Point of Order. And again, I would ask the Member to apologize and withdraw those comments. And again, I recognize that it is a very passionate subject and I caution everyone to, you know, to be careful in the language they're using and, you know, try and keep things factual. Thank you. Mr. Johnson.

Committee Motion 231-19(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 – Child and Family Services Eva

Debates of March 31, 2022 , 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.

Question 1077-19(2): Cost of Living

Debates of March 31, 2022 , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I guess what I am trying to get at is, you know, people are struggling in the communities. And so what can this community do to lower the cost of living for residents considering other jurisdictions are taking actions to offset some of the costs? Thank you.

Committee Motion 223-19(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 –Youth Homelessness Plan, Carri

Debates of March 31, 2022 , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion?

Debates of March 31, 2022 , 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 March 31, 2022 , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Thank you. Mr. Johnson.

Committee Motion 230-19(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 – Recruitment Strategy for Indi

Debates of March 31, 2022 , 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.

Member’s Statement 1070-19(2): Rising Cost of Living

Debates of March 31, 2022 , 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...

Committee Motion 222-19(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 – Addictions PRograms and Treat

Debates of March 31, 2022 , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion?