Mr. Speaker, I have a return to oral questions asked by the Member for Monfwi on October 20, 2020, regarding Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations.
I acknowledge the Member's reference to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action. Recommendation number 21 calls on the federal government to make funding a healing center in the NWT and Nunavut a priority. We are interested in the work that is going to take place in Nunavut to create a healing center that is distinct from an addictions treatment centre. The department is constantly reviewing best practices in healing and addictions treatment, and if evidence points towards the need for a northern addictions facility, we will present that evidence to Members and invite discussion. However, as things stand today, this government has no mandate commitment, plan, or budget to create a northern treatment addictions center. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Minister. Returns to oral questions. Item 8, acknowledgements. Colleagues, I'm sure you are eager to get into oral questions, but we will return after a short recess. Thank you.
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