George Nerysoo

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker,.

I move, seconded by the honourable Member from Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh, that Bill 46, Prevention of Proceedings that Hamper Expression on Matters of Public Interest Act, be read for a second time.

I am pleased to introduce the second reading of Bill 46, Prevention of Proceedings that Hamper Expression on Matters of Public Interest Act. This is a bill to encourage people to express themselves on matters of public interest and to promote free and open debate on those matters. Another word for this type of legislation is anti-SLAPP legislation. A SLAPP is a strategic...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Considering the extreme seasonal daylight variations in the Northwest Territories, what practical benefits does adjusting clocks actually provide for northern communities? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Further to my Member's statement, my questions are directed to the Premier.

With several jurisdictions across North America reviewing or moving towards permanent standard time, should the Northwest Territories also examine whether maintaining daily savings time remains in the best interests of the residents of the Northwest Territories? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the practice that many residents across the Northwest Territories revisit and question each year, the ongoing use of daylight savings time. Twice each year residents across the territory adjust their clocks forward in the spring and back again in the fall. While this may appear to be a minor change, it can disrupt daily routines, affect sleep patterns, and create challenges for many people. Families, workers, and elders often feel the effects as they adapt to shift in time. For shift workers, parents with young children, and...

Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the Plain Language Summary for Bill 46, Prevention of Proceedings that Hamper Expression on Matters of Public Interest Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the Statement of Consistency for Bill 46, Prevention of Proceedings that Hamper Expression on Matters of Public Interest Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Given the research linking time changes to disruption in sleep, workplace safety, and overall well-being, why should residents continue to experience these impacts if the benefits are uncertain? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I too would like to recognize all the interpreters who did a great job throughout the session period and, especially yesterday, went above and beyond their duties. I'd like to specifically point out Eleanor and her sister Karen. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, I wish to present Bill 46, Prevention of Proceedings that Hamper Expressions of Matters of Public Interest Act, to be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I too will be supporting this motion. I dealt with personal issues in regards to medical travel. At one time my granddaughter was on life support, and her mother couldn't fly down on the same plane with her, so she had to go down a day later. But what if my granddaughter didn't make it at the time? It's because of policies that we have to go through.

And there was another instance where my niece was in a coma for about a month, and the whole family was fortunate that they had the financial resources to go down. But the majority of the Northwest Territories residents don...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I'd like to recognize three pages from the community of Tsiigehtchic, Ms. Sydney VanLoon, Ms. Rose Blake, and Ms. Arianna Cardinal. I'd like to welcome you to the Assembly, and we appreciate the work that you've done this past week and thank you for your work. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.