Jane Weyallon Armstrong

That's good; that's good to know. We do need more than that; we know that, so.

Do outreach lawyers travel to small communities, or is advice provided over the phone? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Legal outreach.

Mr. Speaker, small communities need a wide range of legal services, not just criminal matters. We have elders who need to commission oath or need advice on property, wills, and other issues. Mr. Speaker, the Legal Aid Commission offers a free outreach program to residents to provide limited legal advice. How can people in small communities access this service?

According to the Department of Justice website, outreach lawyers can provide individuals with an hour of free confidential advice, and the program is intended to help with housing and tenants dispute...

Thank you. That's not what I heard from others, so it's good. But does legal aid track the effectiveness of the outreach program by noting how many inquiries lead to files being opened or matters being resolved for residents? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, you know, on court day in small communities, the one that I've seen -- and I'm sure it's the same in other communities as well -- you know, we see a lot of young people, and it's mostly young boys, they are lining up to see legal counsel to seek legal advice. And this is on court day, okay? So it's not just happening in my region; it's happening in all the small communities. And it's a very busy day at that time. So with that in mind, Mr. Speaker, I want to ask the Minister how many designated outreach lawyers does legal aid currently employ? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize Sholto Douglas in the audience as well. I have -- I was given names, but I forgot to mention; I didn't realize he was in the audience, in the gallery. So I would like to recognize Sholto Douglas as well. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, [Translation] Mr. Speaker, but then there are a lot of people that are saying they are destroying a lot of young people and destroying a lot of young people that are suffering due to drugs.  There are a lot of things that had been said, yet not only in my community, but throughout the territories.  A lot of us -- there are a lot of changes to lifestyle due to drugs. [Translation Ends] Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, drug use is out of control in NWT. Mr. Speaker, we must address the drug crisis in our communities. Two weeks ago, the Dene national chief...

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, summer is approaching, and many of our young people will be on school break, so talking about drug crisis right now is appropriate to send a message to the young people in our communities.

So, Mr. Speaker, I noticed there is a vacancy on the board for the representative for North Slave. Can the Minister of Justice speak to the current capacities of the Legal Aid Commission? Thank you.

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, [Translation] Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.  Mr. Speaker, I'd like to -- yes, he was an arm force -- with arm force, and I know his kids, but his daughter Sherry had shared a story about his to show respect to their late dad.  Their kids are here.  Marie Douglas and Irene Roth, North Douglas, they're all -- and they're also both -- Martha Sundberg the granddaughter of the late Robert Douglas who was -- I'd like to say -- I'd like to show my respect and say thank you to them.  Their late dad Robert Douglas was in armed forces.  And also Floyd Powder was also here to show...

Masi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, [no translation available] masi.

Masi, Mr. Speaker.

Title Transfer Issues in Tlicho Region

How many properties in the Northwest Territories are currently registered in the name of deceased individuals;

What specific legal steps are required to transfer ownership from a deceased titleholder to the rightful heirs under the current land title system;

How does the Department of Justice facilitate the identification of rightful heirs, and what actions must be taken to resolve any title issues including any specific declarations that must be made to the Land Titles Office; and,

For properties in the Tlicho region that have not been...