Ronald Bonnetrouge

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, when there are problems with nurse practitioners or a nurseincharge, the health department sends you to speak to the Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Although the department directs you to them, the department does not follow up with any issues of concern that was brought to their attention. They have basically washed their hands of any issues at health centres. This is a far cry from a health system that is measured, assessed, and publically reported on. Will the Premier please intervene and fix the health system that is...

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my questions are related to my Member's statement in which I voiced displeasure with the health department ignoring our pleas for help in regards to ongoing issues at our health centres. And it could be for many other health centres in the small communities.

I'm trying to get a sense as to why there is no will from the health department to address our health centre issues and complaints. I ask the Premier to enlighten this House and the residents of the Northwest Territories as to the mandate of the Department of Health and Social Services. Mahsi.

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge my home community of Fort Providence for their ongoing efforts to help the evacuees of Jean Marie River. As we all know, JMR was flooded in early May due to high waters. Homes were damaged by water, and there was also contamination from fuel. I would like to commend the coordinators and volunteers who stepped up to assisting our neighbouring community and made them feel safe and secure during their time of need.

The Deh Gah Got'ie First Nation's wellness centre was open for cookouts for traditional foods on the fire. They also...

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. And I thank the Minister for that reply. I note she did say that the communities have to apply for the funding to provide aftercare services. I'm just not sure if there's enough funding within that program for the community to hire a counsellor, a wellness counsellor.

I'm just wondering, I also note that they do have a mental health worker within the community, and I wonder if these professional services could be provided to the First Nations, should they choose to pursue an aftercare program. Mahsi.

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. And mahsi, colleagues.

When asked about the followup care, they said they reached out to Social Services and yet, to date, there was no response back to them. They thankfully have the support of their parents to help guide them on their new journey.

On another note, I would like to take this time to recognize all the participates who completed the 30day treatment program at the K'atlodeeche First Nation in April. The treatment program was funded by the Deh Cho First Nations, and I would like to applaud them for supporting the Deh Cho residents for the awareness leading to...

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

The Ombud's ninth recommendation proposes to remove potential barriers to investigating complaints where written consent to disclose personal information is required under other legislation.

The Ombud highlights the wording in Saskatchewan's Ombudsman Act as an example of what could address this potential barrier. The Law Clerk advised that the Saskatchewan act gives their Ombud extremely broad powers to compel information and would allow Child and Family Services information to be released without consent.

The committee has concerns about information being released without...

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is related to my Member's statement recognizing a young family who had taken the necessary steps to improve their lifestyle without alcohol and drugs.

I also note that two young men have also taken the steps to stay away from alcohol and drugs. That's in my community of Fort Providence. And it's probably during this time of COVID that there's lots of reflection, and some of this is happening.

What I do note is that there's no campaign within my community regarding aftercare services. My question to the Minister of Health and Social Services: Can she...

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to acknowledge and recognize the importance of encouraging and supporting all NWT residents who have decided on living health lifestyles that relate directly to having positive outcomes for their mental health and healthy families.

My office has been in contact with a few residents of my community who have completed treatment programs offered by the GNWT. What was prevalent was a great sense of happiness and appreciation for having the opportunity to take life changing programs for themselves and their families. When we have ways...

Mr. Speaker, and mahsi to the Minister for that. I'm glad that she's understanding construction and creating employment in the communities. That's good. The flavour of this government is about energy savings, to help combat greenhouse gas emissions by incorporating biomass boiler systems.

Will this new building be incorporating wood pallet boiler system. Mahsi.

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker, and mahsi to the Minister for that. Specifically, I was asking about the local housings organizations board of directors, because in speaking with them and even the staff, nobody's ever approached them. They never heard of anything.

I'm aware the original plan was for two single duplexes for my community. Now I understand this has changed and now will be constructing a fourplex. That change in plans could delay construction, as new plans have to be drawn up.

Is the Minister aware of these changes and the need for new design plans. Mahsi.

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