Shane Thompson

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I thank the Minister for that answer and I'm hoping that these units will actually stay more than the 20 years that I have been advised with the challenges out there with modular homes, and I'm looking forward to a Northerner bringing these facilities into the community. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I thank the Minister for her answer, but we need leadership, that's what we're looking for, and we need the department to show the leadership then the five partners will follow in stride with it. Physical literacy is important. It's just not sports, it's just not recreation, it's about wellness we're looking for. I realize older adults and seniors cross over other departments. Can the Minister advise the House if there's a committee, Ministers, or departmental staff that work together to help provide older adults with programs to help improve their lives?

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I think I sort of kind of heard an answer, maybe I didn't. If my understanding is correct, and this is kind of a yes or no answer, it is just the bottom line. We look at it, if you provide these requirements, it is the bottom line. Whatever is the cheapest is what the corporation actually purchases. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today in my Member's statement I spoke about the importance of physical literacy for older adults. I'm not talking about sport, I'm not talking about recreation; I'm talking about physical literacy. Mr. Speaker, can the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs advise this House what the department is doing for older adults as it relates to their physical literacy? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I thank the Minister for that answer. In regards to the affordable housing, the title, is the department looking at rephrasing it? Because affordable housing, to me, looks like it is something for somebody else. This is actually specifically for the RCMP, so people look that this plan -- that they understand that. If we can make sure it is identified so people in the community of Fort Simpson don't think we have seven more units coming in there. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I want to speak about seniors developing and maintaining physical literacy. Physical literacy is a long-time journey; however, it doesn't matter if you start when you're older. It is about a life choice that you need to make. Mr. Speaker, there are lot of different interpretations of physical literacy, but the one I like is each person's level of physical literacy partly depends on the fundamental movement skills, confidence level, degree of motivation and the ABC's of movement which is agility, balance, coordination and speed.

Mr. Speaker, people believe...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I thank the Minister for her answer. Now, back to the project, the seven units. It talks about materials and supplies. Is this going to be stick-built or modular homes being brought in to the community to house the RCMP? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I thank Mr. Martin for the answer. I am very concerned that you haven't got this land settled because we lost a health centre to the process of securing lands, so I want to make sure this department does not have any issues in securing this land. I guess I just want to get the commitment from the Minister to keep me advised when this land is being purchased and we can start these projects. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to waive Rule 75(5) to have Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Vital Statistics Act, moved into Committee of the Whole for consideration later today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and I thank the Minister for that answer. I'm actually thankful we're clearing this picture up and very satisfied that you're working with the community, and the community seems to be very happy. I know that they want to own it. Does the department  I guess this would be more for DPW questions, so I'll have to wait for that. Again, I thank the Minister for his answer. I'm done with this page. Thank you, Mr. Chair.