Debates of March 11, 2025 (day 53)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, March 13th, 2025, I will move the following motion:

Now therefore I move, seconded by the Member for Monfwi, that the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly undertake a comprehensive review of healthcare management practices, bargaining structures and labour policies, in consultation with nurses, labour unions, independent professional associations, frontline healthcare workers, and other key stakeholders to identify and implement measures that:

reinforce workplace protections for nurses and healthcare workers, including improved work-life balance initiatives, competitive compensation, and mental health supports;

address management practices that contribute to low workplace morale, fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment;

strengthen recruitment and retention strategies for nurses and healthcare staff through focused incentives and stable workforce planning; and

increase accountability in the administration of health care in the Northwest Territories to ensure that policies reflect the realities of frontline work and lead to real improvements in working conditions in all healthcare settings including hospitals, health centres and health cabins;

And further, that the Legislative Assembly engage thoroughly with labour unions, professional associations, health agencies and Indigenous governments to ensure that these measures accurately reflect the needs of healthcare workers in the Northwest Territories;

And furthermore, that the comprehensive review of healthcare management practices, bargaining structures and labour policies, be referred to the Standing Committee on Social Development for further study.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Member from Yellowknife North. Notices of motion. Member from Yellowknife Centre.