Tom Beaulieu

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, aside from some of the counselling that goes on in the small communities and I guess sort of like a blueprint of what the wellness plans also bring to the communities, is there anything outside of that occurring in the small communities that's specifically trying to address the issues in the small communities relating to alcohol and drugs? Thank you.

My understanding is that the department is currently working on developing a mental health and addictions action plan specific to youth, or for youth. Is this correct?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to recognize a couple people working in the building today. I'd like to first recognize the two interpreters from Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh, Mary Rose Sundberg and Tommy Unka. They'll both be here for the remainder of the sitting. Also I understand that another young lady that's from YK Dene that works in the Members' office, Ora Williamson Mercredi. Thank you.

Marci cho, Mr. Speaker.

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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I move that we report progress.

Mr. Speaker, can the Minister tell the House what is available for detoxification from alcohol and drugs, or alcohol or drugs?

Marci cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, following my Member's statement I have questions for the Minister of Health and Social Services. I would like to ask the Minister what services are available today, right now, for youth struggling with mental health and addiction issues. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Sorry, Mr. Speaker, I would like to go back to Section Number 6 on the orders papers.

---Unanimous consent granted

Marci cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today we are talking about all the drug addictions that are happening. It is happening all over the place. Mr. Speaker, today the residents of the Northwest Territories are suffering from the impacts of severe addictions and mental health issues. As this Assembly knows, I represent four small communities: Ndilo, Lutselk'e, Fort Resolution, and Detah. Each one of these communities has recently seen the deaths of young people due to drugs and alcohol, not to mention similar deaths in Yellowknife and the regional centres. These deaths are totally unnecessary...

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Is this project-specific? So is this funding approved by project as opposed to by community? Thank you.