Merci, Monsieur le President. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Friday, June 4th, 2021, I will move the following motion: Now, therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that the Government of the Northwest Territories develop a food securities strategy by engaging Northwest Territories residents, harvesters, and agricultural producers to develop a coordinated and comprehensive approach to programs and services with specific targets, actions, and timelines.
And further, that the Premier appoint a Minister responsible for food security to lead this work; and furthermore, that the food security strategy include the following: The Government of the Northwest Territories prioritize the development of a food security strategy based on the lessons learned from communitybased food security initiatives and to complete this strategy in 12 to 18 months.
The Government of the Northwest Territories begin interdepartmentally advancing food security by identifying principles for NWT food security over the next four months.
The Government of the Northwest Territories coordinate the income assistance review with the development of a Northwest Territories food security strategy to ensure the most vulnerable residents have access to affordable and nutritious food.
The Government of the Northwest Territories review the effectiveness of all Government of the Northwest Territories food security funding programs, as based on the principle for achieving Northwest Territories food security and to revise strategy and to revise program funding where necessary other six to 12 months.
The Government of the Northwest Territories implement communitybased food security coordinators in the most food insecure communities in the Northwest Territories.
The Government of the Northwest Territories remove all of its legislative and regulatory barriers over the next 12 months to facilitate regional sharing of harvested meat or other food products.
The Government of the Northwest Territories pilot an initiative immediately that improves the effectiveness of communitybased freezers, kitchens, and food preparation and storage programs in the highest risk communities and use this experience to inform the development of the food security strategy.
The Government of the Northwest Territories develop and implement tracking of local food production and set specific targets to improve food security; and,
The Government of the Northwest Territories develop and implement a Northwest Territories food security website with email and phone contacts immediately so there's a clear point of contact in the Government of the Northwest Territories to track community concerns and advance initiatives; and furthermore,
That the government respond to this motion within 120 days. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Member for Frame Lake. Notices of motion. Member for Yellowknife North.
