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Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? All those abstaining? The motion is carried.
Carried
Mr. Johnson.
Minister.
Mahsi. Sergeantatarms, please escort the witnesses into the chamber. Minister, please introduce your witnesses.
Minister.
Mr. Johnson.
Mahsi, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, Bill C237, An Act to Establish a National Framework for Diabetes, received royal assent on June 29, 2021, in parliament. In response to this Act, the Government of Canada just recently released a framework for diabetes. The report recognizes diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting people living in Canada. Rates of diabetes is rising around the world. People with diabetes increased the risk of severe outcomes through COVID19.
We know in the NWT that 10 percent of people in the NWT over 24 years of age are diagnosed with diabetes, and...
Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? All those abstaining? The motion is carried.
Carried
Mr. Johnson.
Committee, we will turn to page 8.
Department of Health and Social Services, capital investment expenditures, health and social programs, not previously authorized, negative $1,578,000. Does committee agree?
Minister.
Industry, Tourism and Investment, economic diversification and business support, not previously authorized, $1,044,000. Does committee agree?