Debates of February 27, 2024 (day 11)

Date
February
27
2024
Session
20th Assembly, 1st Session
Day
11
Speaker
Members Present
Hon. Caitlin Cleveland, Mr. Edjericon, Mr. Hawkins, Hon. Lucy Kuptana, Hon. Jay MacDonald, Hon. Vince McKay, Mr. McNeely, Ms. Morgan, Mr. Morse, Mr. Nerysoo, Ms. Reid, Hon. Lesa Semmler, Hon. R.J. Simpson, Mr. Testart, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Weyallon Armstrong, Hon. Caroline Wawzonek, Mrs. Yakeleya
Topics
Statements

Motion 23-20(1): Call to Uphold Human Rights in Gaza

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, February 29th, 2024, I will move the following motion:

And further, that this Legislative Assembly calls upon the Premier to write a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly, and permanent representative of Canada to the United Nations Bob Rae, that will call upon the Canadian government to:

Call for an immediate and effective ceasefire and halt to violence by both Israel and Hamas;

Advocate for the immediate release of all hostages;

Advocate for, and provide funds for, unhindered access for humanitarian aid for all those in need in Gaza; and,

Take all actions necessary to fully uphold its obligations under the Genocide Convention.

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

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.