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Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 6)

I would like to ask the Minister what the plan is to expand counselling to the other 14 communities that don't have counselling services.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 6)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, have questions for the Minister of Health and Social Services. On my statement today on alcohol addictions, I would like to ask the Minister what the Minister sees as the best treatment alternative if you were not to consider residential treatment in the south. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 6)

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement.

---Unanimous consent granted

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 6)

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

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 6)

I move that consideration for Tabled Document 3-18(2), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 4, 2015-2016 be now concluded and that that Tabled Document 3-18(2) be reported and recommended as ready for consideration in formal session through the form of an appropriation bill.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 6)

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I'm just seeking some clarification. The briefing note indicates that this is for a program delivered regionally and in Yellowknife, yet the two handi-vans are to small communities. I'm just looking for clarification on that. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 6)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister if there is some ongoing work between the Department of Health and Social Services and the Department of Justice. Yesterday, I made a Member's statement on correction facilities and services that may be available. I am asking the Minister if there is any work between the two departments on returning offenders, so individuals that are committed to incarceration for crimes they may have committed while suffering from addictions. I would like to know if there is anything in place between the two departments. Thank you, Mr...

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 6)

I would ask the Minister: what does the Department of Health and Social Services have in place in the communities for individuals that have gone to treatment, whether it's through a program on the land or residential treatment down south? What is available to the individuals once they return home?

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 6)

We need counselling to be available when it's actually needed and where it is needed. We have to find a way that works better than we have been doing so far. We can save lives. We can build a much healthier, a much prosperous society. The Department of Health and Social Services must make a greater effort to combat the effects of alcohol in the NWT. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 6)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I raise a fact that we must face if we are going to make some real progress in the territory: Alcohol addictions and the impact on mental health it has in the NWT is huge. It comes home to roost in family violence, low education levels, unemployment, poor health. You name the problem, chances are that alcohol is the root.

I have been in government for a long time and know for a fact that we are not doing enough with addictions and mental health problems. The government has always struggled with this and how to get good long-term results. We tend to...