Robert Hawkins

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'll tell you what, I won't belabour this point on the TTC, but I would like maybe just one clarification which is when can we anticipate some type of idea or plan, proposal, of this particular initiative and that probably would be enough specific to the TTC. Thank you.

Mr. Speaker, I'm actually -- I can't actually -- seriously, I'm not wasting time. I can't actually hear what I'm asking to withdraw to be clear. And to be absolutely clear, Mr. Speaker, I was referring to an entity, not an individual.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'll read this one through. The interpreters have already heard it, so.

WHEREAS the sergeant-at-arms of the Northwest Territories, Mr. Floyd Andrew Powder, has indicated his intention to retire from the position;

AND WHEREAS it is desirable to name an individual to fill the position of sergeant-at-arms;

AND WHEREAS Section 54(3) of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act provides that the sergeant-at-arms shall be appointed by the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories on the recommendation of the board of management, approved by motion of the Legislative...

It seems that we're always both to blame.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, I will move the following motion:

Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Kam Lake, that Mr. Chris Comeau of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, be recommended for appointment as sergeant-at-arms of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly by the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories as recommended by the board of management of the Legislative Assembly;.

And further -- sorry, I was trying to speak slow enough for the interpreters.

And further, that the Speaker be authorized to communicate...

Mr. Speaker, I'm glad he and I share the same point of view of welcoming and respecting their points of view. It's critical. Mr. Speaker, if he does so, as he just said, would he find ways to work with his department to help fund this group and a territorial advisory group? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my understanding is we do not have someone of that type of caliber in our system. Can the Minister confirm we have no one of that credentials of being a public health administrator or a PhD level person running the management of these types of authorities in our system currently today? Thank you.

Mr. Speaker, again, in my research and looking around hospitals across Canada -- I mean, I didn't look at every one, I want to be clear, I wouldn't want to give you that impression. Would the Minister acknowledge and recognize that being a public health administrator, typically a PhD of some sort, is a specialized skill when it comes to management of health authorities? Thank you.

No, I'm asking the Minister would it help so they could focus in on the challenges we have if we separated them. So would it help her do her job if health was a standing unit itself, health and social services separated. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to recognize the -- I believe I can say the name properly. If not, I'm sure Hansard will say it correctly for me -- which is Araliya Fox. She's a Yellowknife Centre constituent, a student at William McDonald High School here in Yellowknife. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.