Debates of October 27, 2022 (day 127)

Date
October
27
2022
Session
19th Assembly, 2nd Session
Day
127
Members Present
Hon. Diane Archie, Hon. Frederick Blake Jr., Mr. Bonnetrouge, Hon. Paulie Chinna, Ms. Cleveland, Hon. Caroline Cochrane, Hon. Julie Green, Mr. Jacobson, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Martselos, Ms. Nokleby, Ms. Semmler, Hon. R.J. Simpson, Mr. Rocky Simpson, Hon. Shane Thompson, Hon. Caroline Wawzonek, Ms. Weyallon-Armstrong.
Topics
Statements

Motion 64-19(2): Suicide Prevention

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I need to start by apologizing to the interpreters for speaking a little fast during questions today; my apologies to everybody.

Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, October 31st, 2022, I will move the following motion: Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nunakput, that this Legislative Assembly calls upon the Government of the Northwest Territories to establish a suicide prevention fund of $250,000 in each region and is expedited directly to communities in crisis without application.

And further, that the Government of the Northwest Territories create a coordinated collaborative multidepartmental suicide prevention team to meet with communities in crisis to assist community leadership identify suicide prevention strategies and activities as well as Government of the Northwest Territories funding that communities can access.

And furthermore, that the Government of the Northwest Territories subsidize all recreation fees in small communities and create new recreational activities for youth and young adults.

And furthermore, that the Government of the Northwest Territories provide a response to this motion within 120 days.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Member for Kam Lake. Notices of motion. Member for Kam Lake.