Debates of June 15th, 2016

This is page numbers 629-672 of the Hansard for the 18th Assembly, 2nd Session. The original version can be accessed on the Legislative Assembly's website or by contacting the Legislative Assembly Library.

The word of the day was housing .

Topics

Oral Questions

Members Present

Prayer

Minister’s Statement 53-18(2): Ministerial Policing Priorities Delivered To RCMP

Minister’s Statement 54-18(2): World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Supporting Seniors To Age In Place

Definition Of Housing Core Needs

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Recognition Of The Late Joseph Sabourin

Fort Mcpherson Participation In Relay For Life 2016

Return To Oral Question 32-18(2): Bathurst Caribou Herd Management

Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery

Brenda Baton, 2016 Premier’s Award Recipient

Supporting Elders In Their Communities

Public Housing Units Available For Nahendeh Seniors

Strategy To Create Safe Communities For Older Adults

Defining Housing Core Need

Funding Opportunities For Expansion Of Ecole Allain St-Cyr

Incentives To Support The Mining Industry

Initiatives To Reduce The Cost Of Power

Planning For Housing Needs Of Elders In The Beaufort Delta

Tabled Document 68-18(2): The NWT On-The-Land Collaborative Fund Pilot Report

Tabled Document 69-18(2): Follow-Up Letter To Oral Question 182-18(2): RCMP Services In Wrigley

Need For A New Housing Strategy

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Report of Committee of the Whole

Orders of the Day

Members Present

Hon. Glen Abernethy , Mr. Beaulieu , Mr. Blake , Hon. Caroline Cochrane , Ms. Julie Green , Hon. Jackson Lafferty , Hon. Bob McLeod , Hon. Robert McLeod , Mr. McNeely , Hon. Alfred Moses , Mr. Nadli , Mr. Nakimayak , Mr. O’Reilly, Hon. Wally Schumann , Hon. Louis Sebert , Mr. Simpson , Mr. Testart , Mr. Thompson , Mr. Vanthuyne

The House met at 1:30 p.m.

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Prayer

Prayer

The Speaker

Jackson Lafferty

Good afternoon, colleagues. Ministers' statements. Minister of Justice .

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Minister’s Statement 53-18(2): Ministerial Policing Priorities Delivered To RCMP

Ministers’ Statements

Louis Sebert

Thebacha

Mr. Speaker, this government has made the commitment through its mandate to support the RCMP and communities in their efforts to strengthen partnerships to prevent and respond to violence. The annual policing priorities which I set for the RCMP support this work. As in previous years, the priorities for 2016-17 continue to focus on the need for policing plans to be developed collaboratively by the RCMP with each community in the Northwest Territories. The priorities now go further and direct the RCMP to also have action plans for each community which will assist with targeting and bringing together resources from multiple sources.

The majority of communities have identified stopping drugs and bootlegging activities as a priority. The mutual trust gained from building the Community Action Plans has resulted in the support the police need in order to see results.

Mr. Speaker, in April and March alone, the RCMP stopped almost 235 litres of alcohol from illegal distribution in seven communities. Also in April, there were several stops of vehicles outside of Fort Providence resulting in arrests and the seizures of large amounts of cocaine, marijuana, and liquid codeine. Information from these arrests led to a significant seizure in Yellowknife where 1300 fentanyl pills and four kilograms of cocaine along with other drugs and over $80,000 in cash were successfully taken off the streets.

Additionally, this year’s priorities outline for the RCMP to continue to advance community-based solutions to change behaviours with youth, and change attitudes towards family violence. They do not do their work alone. Community Justice Committees made up of volunteers from within the community and coordinated by the coordinator positions funded by the Community Justice and Community Policing Division play a significant role in this partnership, and ultimately, the safety of our citizens.

We are on the right track with the RCMP 2016-17 priorities. I applaud the work of the RCMP and the Department of Justice over the past years to enhance the quality of life in our communities. I look forward to continued progress this year. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Jackson Lafferty

Masi. Ministers' statements. Minister of Health and Social Services .

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Minister’s Statement 54-18(2): World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Ministers’ Statements

Glen Abernethy

Great Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize June 15thas World Elder Abuse Awareness today. Colleagues and visitors in the gallery are wearing purple to promote awareness of this important day, and I'd like to recognize the significant amount of purple in the building today.

Mr. Speaker, our work towards eliminating elder abuse is done in partnership with the NWT Seniors Society and the NWT Network to prevent abuse of older adults. I would encourage all Members to read the Creating Safe Communities for Older Adults: a Five Year Strategy for the Northwest Territories, 2015 to 2020, prepared by the NWT Network to Prevent Abuse of Older Adults.

This strategy focuses on four priorities with eight principles that all contribute to the elimination of elder abuse. I look forward to following the strategy as it takes shape over the next four years. Mr. Speaker, elder abuse can come in many forms including financial, emotional, physical neglect, and sexual abuse. Unfortunately, these types of abuse are too common in our communities. The NWT Seniors Society Information Line data shows that of the 152 calls they responded to in 2015-16, three were related to senior safety and 21 calls were related to elder abuse.

Elders have the right to be safe and healthy in their own homes and in their communities. They also have the right to make decisions about their money, belongings, and the care they would like to receive. We have been working with the NWT Seniors Society to develop screening tools to detect situations of abuse of older adults. Over the coming months, we will be piloting the use of these tools in our programs as a concrete action toward supporting improved detection of situations of abuse by frontline providers.

If you are an elder who is being abused, talk with a trusted friend or a family member. If you are an older person who is being abused, ask privately if you need help. Help is also available from the RCMP and other professionals in your community. Mr. Speaker, I would like to encourage anyone who witnesses elder abuse to call the Family Violence Crisis Line at 1-866-223-7775, or the Seniors’ Information Line at 1-800-661-0878. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Minister’s Statement 54-18(2): World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Ministers’ Statements

The Speaker

Jackson Lafferty

Masi. Ministers' statements. Item 3, Members’ statements. Member for Yellowknife North .

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Members’ Statements

Cory Vanthuyne

Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today, I, too, rise. As I mentioned earlier in this sitting that June is senior citizens' month in the Northwest Territories. As part of that, today, June 15th, as previously mentioned, is another special occasion for our seniors and elders. The United Nations General Assembly in resolution 66/127 designated June 15thas World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

This represents the one day of the year for the whole world to voice its opposition and resistance to the abuse and suffering that is too often inflicted upon our elders. Mr. Speaker, the world's population is aging, and in the near future, the numbers of elders will begin to surpass those of young people. As that trend continues, the problem of elder abuse becomes a greater issue affecting more and more of the population. World Health Organization data indicates that between four and six per cent of elders around the world suffer some sort of abuse, a large part of which goes in reported.

Senior citizens’ month is a time to set aside for all of us to recognize and honour the seniors and elders in our communities. On this day, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, gatherings and events will be happening across the globe to raise awareness and opposition to abuse of elders. In the Northwest Territories, we can make a difference in our own communities by celebrating and honouring our elders to make sure that those elders are safe, secure, and protected.

Mr. Speaker, as I shared in my previous statement on seniors, I am sure each of us has had the occasion to be grateful and appreciative of an elder in our life, whether it's a lesson we were taught, a skill that was passed down, a language or value practice that was gifted to us. For each of us, our seniors and elders have offered us the gifts, knowledge, and values that make us who we are today. The lives lived by our elders created the foundation for the world in which we now live. Their legacy and gift to us is that we live in a free and prosperous country that many call the best country in the world.

Mr. Speaker, I urge everyone in this Assembly and all residents of the Northwest Territories to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by celebrating, respecting, and thanking our elders for their contributions to our world. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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Jackson Lafferty

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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Herbert Nakimayak

Nunakput

Quyanainni, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I will also speak on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Mr. Speaker, with my colleagues, I would like to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, first launched ten years ago by the United Nations. This is not only a matter of public health and human rights, Mr. Speaker. Our actions and attitudes will shape the territory that our residents age in.

As set out in the government's mandate, we will make sure that the elders and seniors get the care and support they need. That includes developing community-based supports for aging in place, building a territorial and regulatory framework for long-term care, expanding long-term care and palliative-care options, and building more senior support independent living units will help the Northwest Territories make sure that our elders and seniors get the care and support that they need.

But those are not enough, Mr. Speaker. Aging in place will help elders and seniors remain in their own homes and communities for as long as possible, but our own attitudes and actions also have a role to play alongside government programs, and the people of the Northwest Territories must continue to build communities that bring together people of all ages.

We all have a role to play in our communities, Mr. Speaker, and as younger people, we have the responsibility to respect our elders, to care for our elders, and learn from them, and to speak out against elder abuse. That can mean speaking out against individual cases, Mr. Speaker, but it can also mean taking preventative action, making sure elder abuse doesn't happen in the first place, by working with each other and through the program set out in the government's mandate to foster strong, healthy families and strong, healthy communities.

Thank you to the elders who continue to guide us. You are the foundation of who we are today. God bless each and every one of you. Quyanainni, Mr. Speaker.

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Jackson Lafferty

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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Julie Green

Yellowknife Centre

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, most of us love and respect the elders in our lives, yet abuse of this vulnerable and growing population is a problem in the NWT and all across the country. Almost three-quarters of older adults surveyed in the NWT in 2010 and then again in 2015 see abuse of themselves or their peers as a problem in their community.

What is abuse in this context? The World Health Organization says it's a single or repeated act or a lack of appropriate action occurring with any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm and distress to an older person. It's a sad fact that all across Canada, elders are most likely to be victimized by those who are closest to them, namely, their own adult children.

Elder abuse can take many forms, but financial abuse and neglect are the most common forms here in the NWT. It's important to note that overcrowded houses, poverty, and the legacy of residential school experience can make matters worse here. The end result of any and all abuse is the same. It compromises the dignity, independence, health, and security of elders. It diminishes and frightens them. It's not what any of us want for our parents or for ourselves.

The information I've quoted here comes from the report the Minister mentioned, Creating Safe Communities for Older Adults. It was completed by the NWT Network to prevent the abuse of older adults in November last year. The network has created a five-year strategic plan to make seniors safe in their own homes and communities. There are 20 recommendations in four areas to accomplish this vision. We all have a role to play in preventing elder abuse and creating safe, secure, and caring communities.

Naming and speaking out about the abuse of older adults is one of the first steps to prevent it, and that's what today is all about. As Members of the Legislative Assembly, we have a special role to play. We can advocate for continued data collection so that we better understand the problem, and we can use this information to respond to the abuse of older adults in both policy and legislation. I will have questions for the Minister responsible for Seniors . Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Shane Thompson

Nahendeh

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. It has been a great opportunity to be more aware of events and special days that occur throughout the year. This past week was one of these times.

Mr. Speaker, today, I as well will be speaking about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Mr. Speaker, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is marked each year on June 15thas an official United Nation International Day acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as the public health and human rights issue. Since 2006, communities have used this day to raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuse and neglect, and promoting resources and services that can help increase seniors' safety and well-being.

Mr. Speaker, abuse of elders remains a private matter, and unfortunately, it is well-hidden from the public view. Mr. Speaker, elder abuse is a universal problem. It is prevalent everywhere. Abuse can occur anywhere by anyone, but is frequently, it is family that abuses their elders. Raising awareness and prevention of elder abuse requires the involvement of everyone.

Mr. Speaker, public education and awareness are important elements in preventing abuse and neglect. The aim of such effort is to inform the public about the various types of abuse, how to identify the signs, and the symptoms of abuse where help can be obtained.

Mr. Speaker, as important as this day is, I believe that we must respect our elders, as they are our future and our past and our foundation of where we are today. Mr. Speaker, today in Fort Simpson, the Health Promotion unit is working with Bompas Elementary School to promote awareness to the youth. After the presentation, they are planning to walk over to the long-term care facility to have tea with the elders. Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to see this happening in my community. In closing, Mr. Speaker, I would like to stress that we need to respect our elders, take the time to speak with them, and most importantly, listen to their wise advice. Thank you Mr. Speaker.

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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Kieron Testart

Kam Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, June 15this World Elder Abuse day, and I want to spend some time today to discuss this issue that affects one of the most vulnerable communities in the North and the world. It is a natural part of our heritage as Northerners to show reverence for our elders. Northerners respect the long journey older adults have taken through their lives. Elders are the stewards of our history, culture, and traditions, raising a family sometimes beyond just your children, and growing up in a world where Twitter was only something that actual birds did. Elders in the North have certainly earned our respect.

During the campaign, I was not well-versed on the issue of elder abuse. Since then, I have taken my time to learn more about this: reading, research, taking a firsthand look at Avens, a community for seniors, and most importantly, listening to what our elders have to say on the issue. What I have heard is that we can all do our part to end abuse against older adults.

Nearly 25 per cent of our society is quickly reaching the later stages of life. It is important we remain vigilant against those who would attempt to exploit our elders. In 2007, Statistics Canada reported that the overall rate of police-reported violence against seniors increased by 20 per cent between 1999 and 2005.

Though our elders are the least likely demographic to be victims of violent crime, what's truly disturbing is that the largest group of those who commit violence against our elders were adult children or a current or former spouse. To put it more bluntly, Mr. Speaker, the ones who should be assuring the safety of our seniors the most, those they love unconditionally, are the ones putting them into unsafe situations. This is just plain wrong.

Mr. Speaker, here in the NWT, our Seniors’ Society back in 2010 took it upon themselves to do something about the ever growing instances of abuse. Starting with the Making Connections: Building Networks Symposium, from the information gathered there and other workshops, they established the NWT Network to Prevent the Abuse of Older Adults. The Network now has over 55 members throughout the NWT who are committed older adult advocates who work to achieve reduction, prevention, and ultimate eradication of the abuse of older adults.

I applaud this organization's good work, and am proud to see a grassroots network of seniors come together to address this issue for those elders affected by abuse.

Mr. Speaker, we are their children and their grandchildren. Let's all do our part to protect the security and dignity of older adults. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Supporting Seniors To Age In Place

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Kevin O'Reilly

Frame Lake

Merci, Monsieur le President. Mr. Speaker, I wish to speak today about the deplorable state of housing in the Northwest Territories. These conditions are documented in the preliminary results of the latest 2014 survey of housing needs. The preliminary survey results indicate that 32 per cent of NWT housing has problems and 20 per cent of our housing stock is in core need for reasons of suitability, adequacy or affordability.

For our seniors, these hardships can be even worse. The recent long-term care study shows that the supply of senior’s housing units and long-term care beds is already far behind demand and will only get worse. There will be a shortfall of 258 long-term care beds in Yellowknife by 2026. The greater problem with these realities is that we want seniors to stay in their homes, aging in place is one of our mandated priorities.

A general Canadian study in 2009 indicated that average out-of-pocket monthly costs for a senior to age in his or her own home was $928 versus $3500 for that same senior to live in an institutional setting. More detailed NWT-specific research is needed so we can focus our limited dollars to achieve the greatest returns. I think we heard some of that at noon today.

Is the array of support programs offered by the NWT Housing Corporation adequately funded or oversubscribed and can program adjustments keep more seniors in their homes? What other supports, such as handi-buses and home care programs will extend aging in place? We need to know where we are going with seniors aging in place and with the corresponding needs for seniors’ housing, long-term care and chronic care.

Our next housing needs survey will be completed for the year 2019, which should chart progress towards reducing core need. This survey should also begin to collect data on the age of respondents so we can better predict demand for aging in place services as well as institutional demands.

Finally, we also need this information much more promptly. We’re waiting in 2016 for the full 2014 housing needs survey results, 18 months after the reporting period ended. We can’t wait until 2021 to get the 2019 year results to better plan for housing and aging in place. Masi, Mr. Speaker.

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Supporting Seniors To Age In Place

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Jackson Lafferty

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Definition Of Housing Core Needs

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Tom Beaulieu

Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh

Marci Cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I’m making a Member statement on Housing, but I’d like to acknowledge the Seniors Society. Mr. Speaker, today I’d like to speak on the NWT Housing Corporation and their definition of core need.

Mr. Speaker, in general, core need for housing is identified as a household that has one or more of any of the main ingredients that form core need. Adequacy, in general, is a house that requires a retrofit or a suitability is when there are too many people sharing bedrooms and affordability is when the family spends more than 30 per cent of their household income on utilities, land tax or lease, rent or mortgage.

Mr. Speaker, I disagree with the NWT Housing Corporation’s definition of core need. I believe that in order for a household to be in core need, it must have either an adequacy and/or suitability problem and must have an affordability issue.

Mr. Speaker, if the household has an adequacy or a suitability problem, but the household is bringing in an income where it is not spending 30 per cent of their income to house themselves, they should not be considered in core need. As is the same for a household that has an adequately suitable house but cannot afford the operating and maintenance -- can afford to spend less than 30 per cent of their income, then they should not be considered in core need.

Mr. Speaker, I believe the NWT Housing Corporation must change what core need means. If it does not change, then most anyone that hires a person that has an affordability issue, would be essentially taking that person out of core need, or if an individual that’s considered in core need has an affordability issue was to go to income support and apply for income and they would take themselves out of core need.

I believe that core need is an NWT Housing Corporation issue and that with the current definition, any of the departments that hire people or any of the departments that are able to give income to an individual can take people out of core need. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Jackson Lafferty

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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Daniel McNeely

Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I also want to recognize the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. I recall attending an NWT Senior Society presentation where the chair had mentioned, “to know the future, you first have to know the past.” I thought that was quite a unique statement and I still recall that presentation.

Elders are the pillars of our small communities and also our large communities and for the whole NWT for that matter. Earlier I was very encouraged by the presentation of our Health Minister on the long-term care plan, a 10-year plan that includes all the communities and without a plan and I was thinking, Mr. Speaker, here without a plan, we really have no idea where we’re going.

It goes back to the Chairman’s statement of the Senior Society. I really was encouraged by the plan of our long-term care which includes clients of our elder’s community. I applaud the department for developing that plan. Now, we’ve got a prosperous future and targets and objectives to seek towards. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Recognition Of The Late Joseph Sabourin

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Michael Nadli

Deh Cho

He shared the story in 1980’s in the book of elders. Hey, it’s okay. I’ve provided copies to my colleagues and translation as I understand it is on channel three.

I set the trap on the bank. When the fox was caught, it rolled down onto the ice and got away with the trap. My mother was real mad and wouldn’t give me another. Instead she made me a snare with heavy wire from the store. So I tried again, but my hands were so cold I didn’t set it right. I did catch a fox and it got away, with the snare.

Eventually though I did get one and it was worth $35. My mother could now buy sugar, tea and tobacco at the store. I was hoping and hoping that she would buy me some candy but all she said was, “since this is your first animal, give some tea, sugar and tobacco to the old people. Then you will have good luck in the future.” So I didn’t get a cent. I guess she was right though, because I’m still alive today.

My mother died when I was 14, so I lived with other families. One man didn’t have any children of his own so he asked me to live with him and his wife and he said he would treat me as his own son. He taught me how to track a moose and we always went hunting in the summer.

I have travelled all over on foot. Tathalina Lake is a big lake and I’m sure my footprints are all around it. I love living in the bush, especially at Redknife. It can be grim when it’s cold and you have caught no fish, but if you kill a moose, then you rejoice.

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Recognition Of The Late Joseph Sabourin

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Jackson Lafferty

Masi. I’m always encouraged to hear one of the official languages in the House. Masi for that. Members’ statements. Member for Mackenzie Delta .

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Fort Mcpherson Participation In Relay For Life 2016

Members’ Statements

Frederick Blake Jr.

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the 2016 Relay for Life kicked off in the Northwest Territories last Friday, June 10th. What is Relay for Life? Whether you are cheering on survivors, walking the track, passing the baton to your teammates or joining in the exciting activities, Relay for Life is more than just a cancer walk, Mr. Speaker. It’s a journey. Relay for Life is supporting everyone in your life who has been affected by cancer.

Mr. Speaker, I’m very proud to announce that one of my communities in the Mackenzie Delta Riding, Fort McPherson participated in this very important event. I want to add that Fort McPherson was the only community besides Yellowknife and Hay River to have registered teams. The two teams registered with a total of 31 participants, Mr. Speaker.

During this 12-hour walk which began at 7:00 in the evening until 7:00 in the morning, a total of nine cancer survivors came out and participated in the historic walk. Throughout the night, an average of one hundred community supporters joined the walkers, giving them strength to complete another lap. To go the distance, to make a difference for their families and friends with cancer.

The organizer for this event in Fort McPherson was Janice Walchuck. The 13-year cancer survivor and our grade three and four teacher at Chief Julius School. She introduced this event to her community and for sure this will be an annual event that Fort McPherson will participate in.

Along with Janice, many of our local teachers helped raise awareness and contributed to fundraising efforts. The staff at the Charles Koe building in Fort McPherson also contributed. Alexander Neyando helped coordinate the event and assisted Janice with logistics.

Congratulations to the registered teams from Yellowknife and Hay River for giving hope, strength and courage to all cancer survivors -- Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement.

---Unanimous consent granted

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Fort Mcpherson Participation In Relay For Life 2016

Members’ Statements

Frederick Blake Jr.

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and thank you, colleagues.

-- especially for inspiring our small communities to participate. Mr. Speaker, our community of Fort McPherson raised a total of $11,649.95.

Thank you. Please join me in congratulating the community of Fort McPherson on a job well done. Masi Cho.

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Fort Mcpherson Participation In Relay For Life 2016

Members’ Statements

The Speaker

Jackson Lafferty

Members’ statements. Item 5, returns to oral questions. Minister of Environment and Natural Resources .

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Return To Oral Question 32-18(2): Bathurst Caribou Herd Management

Returns to Oral Questions

Wally Schumann

Hay River South

Mr. Speaker, I have a return to oral question asked by Mr. O'Reilly on February 22, 2016, regarding Bathurst Caribou Management. The Government of the Northwest Territories, or GNWT, acknowledges the hardships experienced by communities who are unable to partake in caribou harvesting activities and is working very hard in collaboration with partners to put actions, plans and processes in place to support the recovery of the herd on a number of fronts.

Restricting harvest is not the only management action that is being taken to address the status of the Bathurst herd nor is it one that is applied lightly; however, in terms of relative impact on the herd it is one of the key management levers we have to reduce impacts on the herd.

Developing approaches to habitat protection is a long-term endeavor necessitating the engagement of many parties. Environment and Natural Resources, or ENR, has been involved in a few initiatives to advance habitat protection and to protect caribou from disturbance during sensitive time periods. One is the involvement in the Nunavut Land Use planning process. ENR is a registered participant in the Nunavut Planning Commission, or NPC, process for developing a Nunavut Land Use Plan.

The GNWT has put forward the position that industrial activity of any type, including mineral exploration and production, construction of roads, pipelines and other infrastructure, should not be permitted in the calving areas. NPC is attempting to build consensus on approaches for habitat and disturbance management through a combination of tools such as conservation areas, as well as seasonal and locational restrictions on development activities.

Another initiative to protect habitat is range planning. ENR, with the support from the Departments of Industry, Tourism and Investment and Lands, is working towards the development of a range plan for the Bathurst caribou herd. This plan is being undertaken by a working group of 21 partners including the Tlicho Government, Wek’eezhii Renewable Resources Board, other Aboriginal organizations, industry and environmental non-governmental organizations.

The Range Plan will be a guidance document for use by wildlife management authorities, including the government, in making recommendations on habitat management issues such as conservation areas, acceptable levels of disturbance on the range and seasonal or mobile caribou conservation measures. It is scheduled for completion in March 2018 and will apply across the historic range of the Bathurst herd.

Actions related to individual projects are typically addressed through environmental assessments, the regulatory permitting process and through the development, implementation and review of wildlife management and monitoring plans for proposed and existing developments.

Specifically, ENR remains engaged in a review process of proposed developments within the Bathurst range in the NWT and Nunavut to ensure that possible effects on the Bathurst herd are duly considered and mitigated where possible. For projects in the NWT, ENR is in the process of developing guidelines for industry to support development of Wildlife Management and Monitoring Plans which are now be required for operations that may cause significant disturbance to wildlife or habitat. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Return To Oral Question 32-18(2): Bathurst Caribou Herd Management

Returns to Oral Questions

The Speaker

Jackson Lafferty

Masi. Returns to oral question. Item 6, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Colleagues, I’d like to draw your attention to public in the gallery, more specifically, a former member, Samuel Gargan is here with us. Welcome.

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Return To Oral Question 32-18(2): Bathurst Caribou Herd Management

Returns to Oral Questions

The Speaker

Jackson Lafferty

Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Member for Great Slave .

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Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery

Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery

Glen Abernethy

Great Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the NWT Seniors Society began as an organization in 1983 when a group of seniors got together and began working with the government to provide services for seniors as well as older adults. Today, the NWT Seniors Society and its advisory council continues to work with all levels of government to keep us apprised of issues of importance to seniors. For the past 18 years, the Advisory Council has worked tirelessly to prevent the abuse of older adults by creating awareness and providing education and information sessions to ensure everyone understands the impact of elders, families and communities.

The NWT Senior Society feels that its advisory council is its greatest asset. So please join me in welcoming these dedicated people in the House today. Leon Peterson, Ann Firth-Jones, Beatrice Campbell, Merlyn Williams, Jenna Graham, Florence Barnaby, Elizabeth Kunnizze, Mavis Klause, Sarah Anderson, Sam Gargan, Carol Robertson, Joyce Williams, Yvonne Quick and I’d also like to welcome Michelle Mulder and Martha MacLennan of the Alzheimer’s Society of the Alberta and Northwest Territories and Stephen Jackson, the CEO of Avens. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Jackson Lafferty

Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Member for Nunakput .

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Herbert Nakimayak

Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to welcome an elder and also an interpreter who is sitting behind me. Ms. Annie Goose from Ulukhaktok, as well up in the gallery my great auntie, constituent and respected elder, Sarah Anderson from Tuktoyaktuk and Elizabeth Kunnizze from Inuvik and the rest of the elders who are here, welcome.

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Jackson Lafferty

Masi. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. Member for Deh Cho .

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Michael Nadli

Deh Cho

Masi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, me too, I’d like to recognize members of the Northwest Territories Seniors Society. In particular, I’d like to recognize the mayor of Fort Providence, also at the same time, a former MLA, chief speaker, Mr. Sam Gargan. Also, at the same time, another member of the Northwest Territories Seniors Society, Gina Graham, from my constituency of the K’atlodeeche First Nation, who is on the Band Council as well and a constituent of mine too. Masi.

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Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery

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Jackson Lafferty

Masi. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. Member for Hay River South .

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Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery

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Wally Schumann

Hay River South

I have quite a few people in the gallery today. Maxime Gauthier, Sheldon Whitlock, Donna Lee and Regan Junkind and Miss Ann Firth, and Myrtle Graham, my CA and also the NWT Seniors Society. Thank you.

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Jackson Lafferty

Masi. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Member for Yellowknife North .

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Cory Vanthuyne

Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Like my colleagues, I want to recognize the many seniors we have here visiting the House today and thank them for the many contributions that they have made in laying the path that we get to walk on today. As well as thank them for their continued efforts in building the supports for their fellow seniors. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Jackson Lafferty

Masi. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Member for Thebacha .

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Louis Sebert

Thebacha

Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize RCMP chief superintendent Ron Smith in the gallery today. He was appointed as the chief superintendent of G-division in 2014 after progressing through multiple northern ranks over the last 20 years. We will be sorry to see him go, but wish him the best as he leaves later for a summer placement in Ottawa, not only for the summer, but ongoing. Sorry. He goes with our gratitude for a job very well done. Thank you. I would also like to recognize Leon Peterson and Beatrice Campbell. Leon is the current president, and Bea Campbell, past president of the NWT Seniors Society.

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Jackson Lafferty

Masi. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh .

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Tom Beaulieu

Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh

Marci Cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge and recognize the Seniors’ Society, particularly my auntie, Mavis Clause from Fort Resolution. Thank you.

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Jackson Lafferty

Masi. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Member for Hay River North .

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R.J. Simpson

Hay River North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’m proud to say we have a strong Hay River contingent in the gallery today, which is nice. Mr. Sheldon Whitlock, Maxime Gauthier, Ann Firth-Jones, Deputy Mayor Donna Lee Junkind and Regan Junkind and Myrtle Graham. I’m happy to say that most are my constituents. There may be one of Wally’s in there, so --

---laughter

I’ll be out in the lobby during the break and we can chat. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Jackson Lafferty

Masi. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Member for Frame Lake .

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Kevin O'Reilly

Frame Lake

Masi, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to recognize Yvonne Quick, who’s a constituent in the gallery. I can’t quite see her but she’s done a lot of very important work in the development of the tourism industry here in the Northwest Territories. I also want to recognize Sam Gargan. I had the privilege of working with Sam when he was a regular MLA on a private Member’s bill to introduce access to information legislation in the Northwest Territories. Thanks Sam.

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Jackson Lafferty

Masi. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Member for Inuvik Boot Lake .

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Alfred Moses

Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to welcome all seniors that are joining us here today, particularly Elizabeth Kunnizze from Inuvik and Gina Graham. I did work with Gina many years ago as a community health rep and we did a lot of really good work together through the Northwest Territories. I’d also like to recognize Mr. Stephen Jackson, who gave me a great tour of Avens not too long ago and I appreciate the work that they are doing.

As well as welcoming and acknowledge Mr. Ron Smith and I know Mr. Wade Blake’s up there as well and appreciate the work that they’re doing. Our Minister gave a great statement on the battle against drugs in the Northwest Territories and in keeping the drugs off the street. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Jackson Lafferty

Masi. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Member for Range Lake .

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Caroline Cochrane

Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d also like to take a moment to recognize the NWT Seniors Society. These are the people who built the North and I have huge respect for them. I’d also like to point out Merlyn Williams, who is a personal friend of my father, my late father and it’s always an honour to hear him tell stories, especially when he talks about the UFOs and the encounters with my father. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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The Speaker

Jackson Lafferty

Masi. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Member for Mackenzie Delta .

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Frederick Blake Jr.

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I’d like to recognize an advocate for NWT seniors, Ms. Ann Firth-Jones from Hay River, originally from Fort McPherson. Also, Florence Barnaby and also Wade Blake who I’m convinced is my long-lost relative. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery

Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery

The Speaker

Jackson Lafferty

Masi. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. I’d also like to welcome all the seniors that are here with us and also we have in the gallery, Chief Superintendent. He’s been here for some time and leaving us, but it’s been great working with you, Mr. Smith. Also Wade Blake is here with us. He’s the director of Community Justice and Community Policing, previous Chief Superintendent as well, I worked closely with. So I’d like to welcome you as well. Those that we may have missed, welcome to the Chamber and welcome to the gallery. It’s always nice to have an audience. Masi.

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Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery

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The Speaker

Jackson Lafferty

Masi. Acknowledgements. Member for Sahtu .

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Acknowledgement 9-18(2): Brenda Baton, 2016 Premier’s Award Recipient

Acknowledgements

Daniel McNeely

Sahtu

I would like to recognize my aunt, Florence Barnaby, a strong advocate for the Society and the whole Society members and Sheldon Whitlock. I had the privilege of working alongside Sheldon here a few times over the winter road season back home. Also Steven Jackson, who also gave me a positive tour of the facility of the Aven Centre, Thank you.

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Acknowledgement 9-18(2): Brenda Baton, 2016 Premier’s Award Recipient

Acknowledgements

The Speaker

Jackson Lafferty

Masi. That was a recognition of visitors in the gallery, I believe. So acknowledgements. Member for Sahtu .

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Acknowledgement 9-18(2): Brenda Baton, 2016 Premier’s Award Recipient

Acknowledgements

Daniel McNeely

Sahtu

Okay. I’ll get it right this time.

---laughter

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Acknowledgement 9-18(2): Brenda Baton, 2016 Premier’s Award Recipient

Acknowledgements

Daniel McNeely

Sahtu

I’m killing two birds with one stone. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Earlier, the Premier ’s Award when to a recipient of mine, a constituent in Deline. Her name is Ms. Brenda Baton. So thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, I would like to acknowledge Ms. Brenda Baton from Deline, who just arrived or just received the 2016 Premier ’s Award for the NWT Assets Aurora College Partnership. The Premier ’s Award is to recognize outstanding individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond. Brenda works hard and is dedicated to the work she does in her community and for the delivery of that program in the whole Sahtu Region.

On behalf of the Sahtu Region, I would like to congratulate Ms. Baton. Continue with the great work for the Sahtu Region, Brenda. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Acknowledgement 9-18(2): Brenda Baton, 2016 Premier’s Award Recipient

Acknowledgements

The Speaker

Jackson Lafferty

Masi. Acknowledgements. Item 8, oral questions. Member for Nunakput .

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Question 227-18(2): Supporting Elders In Their Communities

Oral Questions

Herbert Nakimayak

Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, earlier on, I spoke about Elder Awareness Abuse Day and today I have questions for the Minister of Health and Social Services . Mr. Speaker, my first question is, how does “Our Elders Our Communities Framework support elders in the NWT? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Question 227-18(2): Supporting Elders In Their Communities

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Jackson Lafferty

Masi. Minister of Health and Social Services .

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Question 227-18(2): Supporting Elders In Their Communities

Oral Questions

Glen Abernethy

Great Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’m not sure there’s enough time on the clock. Our Elders, our Communities Framework outlines seven priorities that will be used to guide the future program design for older adults to assist them to remain in their communities, as long as possible. That’s the ultimate goal as aging in place.

The seven priorities include:

1. Healthy and active aging;

2. Home and community care services;

3. Integrated and coordinated services across the continuum;

4. Caregiver supports;

5. Elder responsive communities;

6. Accessible and current information, making sure it’s available; as well as

7. Sustainable best practices.

Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned earlier today, Our Elders, our Communities, is a holistic document. It’s not a narrow document. It is focused on trying to improve resident’s experiences with aging and as I said, particularly, aging in place. We work closely with the NWT Seniors Society as well as trying to ensure that our residents have access to a wide range of programs and services to ensure that they can stay in their home for as long as possible and that they can stay in their communities as long as they can.

We’re also developing specific action plans, so the Action Plan on Community Care Services that is built around the top priority of areas of planning for long-term care. The Our Elders, our Communities is a holistic document, touching on many areas across the Northwest Territories for seniors in the Northwest Territories. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Question 227-18(2): Supporting Elders In Their Communities

Oral Questions

Herbert Nakimayak

Nunakput

I appreciate the answer from the Minister of Health and Social Services . Seeing how all these services are available to elders, I think moving ahead, we should make these services mobile so that the workers can actually come to the elder’s home and offer these rather than the elders having to leave their homes many times of the day when some of them need wheelchair access. My second question, Mr. Speaker, is: what is being done in the NWT to address abuse of our elders?

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Question 227-18(2): Supporting Elders In Their Communities

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Glen Abernethy

Great Slave

Mr. Speaker, the department has been collaborating with the NWT Seniors Society’s network for the prevention of abuse of older adults. A key action in the strategy is related to training for frontline providers and screening, assessment and support of older adults who actually are undergoing abuse. Older adult abuse screening tools are designed to gather information about older adults and their circumstances in order to evaluate the possibility of abuse occurrence. Screening tools offer a framework for deciding what strategies may be the most appropriate, if problems are identified based on the individuals situations.

The department has been working with the NWT Seniors Society to develop these screening tools for Health and Social Services providers, going to the members comment, so that they can identify elders who may be at risk of abuse and family caregivers at risk of burnout. The tools were focus tested by seniors in December 2015 and these tools will be trialed in practice setting during this fiscal year. We’re collaborating with the authorities on policies to support implementation of the new continuing care standards. So those are a number of the things that we are doing, but it’s all about partnerships, Mr.

Speaker and working closely with the NWT Seniors Society and other groups throughout the Northwest Territories.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Herbert Nakimayak

Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate the opportunity for the Minister to answer that. Mr. Speaker, my final question to the Minister of Health and Social Services is: what can a person do if they have concerns about the wellbeing of an elder? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Glen Abernethy

Great Slave

Mr. Speaker, during my Minister’s statement today, I did provide a couple of numbers that individuals could call. But if you are, if an individual sees or witnesses abuse, I think one of the important things that a person can do is start developing a relationship with that elder and learning about the elder, to identify, help him identify the abuse that might be taking place. They can go to the elder’s home and invite them to engage with other local seniors who may be participants in the society that is visiting us here today.

I would encourage communication using the 1-800 numbers, getting in touch with other seniors and if the abuse continues and it escalates, they may well also want to get in touch with the RCMP. But definitely getting to know the elders and learning about them and finding out what’s going on in their lives is going to be critical and important.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Question 228-18(2): Public Housing Units Available For Nahendeh Seniors

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Shane Thompson

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As the theme for today is about elders and seniors, I have some questions for the Minister of Housing . Mr. Speaker, can the Minister of Housing please advise the House how many public housing units have seniors in them in Nahendeh. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Caroline Cochrane

Range Lake

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Question 228-18(2): Public Housing Units Available For Nahendeh Seniors

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Shane Thompson

Nahendeh

I thank the Minister for her answer. It’s very encouraging. What is the Minister prepared to do to ensure our seniors are able to age in place and live in their communities in the Nahendeh Region?

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Caroline Cochrane

Range Lake

The increase in senior’s population is really concerning to the Housing Corporation. We recognize that within the next five years, as much as 25 per cent increase in senior’s population within our territory. So in response to that, we’re really focusing on building senior’s independent living complexes within the communities and we’ve collaborated with Health and Social Services Department on the design of these complexes to make sure that they’re the most appropriate we can for our aging population.

The most recently completed facility, like I said, was in Fort Liard and that will be fully operational very soon. Of those facilities that we’re looking at building, they’ll house eight seniors in each unit and then they’ll also have a place for a caregiver within that just to make sure that the wellness of seniors is maintained as well.

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Shane Thompson

Nahendeh

I thank the Minister for that answer. In my region actually, it’s probably getting really excited about some of this great stuff that’s happening. Mr. Speaker, besides public housing, what other programs does the NWT Housing Corp offer that will help our seniors remain in their communities?

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Caroline Cochrane

Range Lake

Besides the public housing that we have, the things that we specialize specifically for seniors in their communities are, there are things that they can access like the emergency repair. We are really focusing on preventative maintenance with seniors. We’re actually trying to get out of the office, like one of the other Members have said and actually into their homes. So we’re making it more -- easier for them to access services. We have programs such as the SAFE Program that makes sure that things are, ramps et cetera are done, care major that they can come and get repairs up to $100,000, such as roofs, ramps, which are very expensive, et cetera.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Shane Thompson

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I'd like to thank the Minister for her answer. There has been information, Mr. Speaker, on small four-plexes being developed this year. Would these smaller units be made available for seniors in the future? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Caroline Cochrane

Range Lake

Yes, we're doing a pilot with the four-plexes within the communities at this point because we realize that, when we build four-plexes, actually, it's more energy efficient. We can have, for example, one furnace room that heats all four units. The other really key thing within that is that, in my own personal belief and probably research would back that, is that seniors are very sociable, and so we need to really respect that. We need to keep the brain capacity of seniors going. We can't isolate them in units that are individual, although we do have some units.

The new four-plexes really allow for seniors to actually have that social network that they need and that does stimulate brain development. So, if these work out and it's cost effective, then we'll be looking at that design within most communities.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Question 229-18(2): Strategy To Create Safe Communities For Older Adults

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Julie Green

Yellowknife Centre

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my questions are for the Minister of Health and Social Services . Has the government made a commitment to implement the five-year strategy and action plan to create safe communities for older adults? Thank you.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Question 229-18(2): Strategy To Create Safe Communities For Older Adults

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Glen Abernethy

Great Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm pleased to be tabling the five-year strategy that was developed by the NWT Seniors' Society and the NWT Network to Prevent Abuse of Older Adults later today. The department has been collaborating with the NWT Seniors Society and the network to support training for further frontline providers and screening assessment and support of older adults who undergo abuse.

We have made a commitment and now make a commitment again here today that we will continue to work with the Seniors Society and participate with the Network in prevention of abuse of older adults on the actions that fall within our mandate. This, once again, is about partnership and working together and being part of the solution. We're committed to doing that. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Julie Green

Yellowknife Centre

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Just for greater clarity, Mr. Speaker, can the Minister confirm that those priorities listed in the five-year strategy are, in fact, the priorities of the government? Thank you.

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Question 229-18(2): Strategy To Create Safe Communities For Older Adults

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Glen Abernethy

Great Slave

The document I'm tabling today isn't a Government of the Northwest Territories document. It is actually a document of the Seniors Society, but we have participated with them, and we will certainly continue to work with them to support any initiatives to limit or reduce the amount of abuse of seniors. The individual actions are the actions identified within that report, which is not a government document. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Julie Green

Yellowknife Centre

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Thank you to the Minister for that answer. So, Mr. Speaker, I'm wondering if the Minister is planning a formal response to the document that he is tabling today. Mahsi.

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Glen Abernethy

Great Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we're not planning a formal response to the document, but we do have a solid working relationship with the Seniors Society. We'll continue working with the Seniors Society. Where appropriate and where it falls within our mandate, we're absolutely willing to move forward on different initiatives identified within the framework that we're tabling today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Julie Green

Yellowknife Centre

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. One of the recommendations in this strategy that I want to highlight is to engage the government service officers, who are GNWT employees of course, in the communities as active champions in preventing the abuse of older adults. Is that an action that the Minister can commit to? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Glen Abernethy

Great Slave

Mr. Speaker, those positions work for or are, rather, employed by the Department of the Executive, but the Department of the Executive has been engaged with the network, and the government services officers are their employees. The Health and Social Services Authority's frontline staff works with the community level with our government services officers and understand and appreciate their role in assisting elders in accessing programs and services.

So, as part of implementing the screening tools, the Department of Health and Social Services will work with the Executive as well as the territorial health authority to lay out a plan for engaging government services officers in training sessions so that they are prepared to identify different programs and services for elders in their communities and to work as champions for residents, including seniors and elders throughout the Northwest Territories.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Question 230-18(2): Defining Housing Core Need

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Tom Beaulieu

Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh

Marci cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have questions for the Minister responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation . Mr. Speaker, I'd like to ask the Minister if she can explain how a family that has an adequate and suitable housing be in core need?

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Jackson Lafferty

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Caroline Cochrane

Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Within the "core need" definition, there are three aspects that are looked at, and so that is adequacy, as you stated, suitability, and the third piece is affordability. So some people will live in an adequate house that is suitable but still can't afford to maintain that unit. That is the definition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Tom Beaulieu

Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh

I'd like to ask the Minister if she believes that income support program can be used to eliminate core need.

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Caroline Cochrane

Range Lake

I don't think it's a really easy answer to say that one program can actually eliminate core need, especially when you look at the core need does talk about adequacy and suitability as well as affordability. So income support does address some of the affordability issues, perhaps not all of them, especially in the market communities where our rents are so high. But adequacy and suitability are not areas that, in my opinion, income support would be addressing.

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Tom Beaulieu

Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh

Mr. Speaker, I'd like to ask the Minister if the affordability issue stands alone in core need. According to the definition that's in the Housing Corporation and even according to the definition of that with CMHC, they consider any one of the three to be core need.

So my question was: if you provide income, are you eliminating core need? So that's my question again. Mr. Speaker, does the Minister believe that having an affordability only, without having a suitability or an adequacy issue, puts the person in core need?

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Caroline Cochrane

Range Lake

I'm going to try to address the question, because I'm a bit confused on what the Member is asking. So, yes, affordability can still maintain someone in core need because, again, we don't have control over our market rents. So, even if someone has a great-paying job, there can still be affordability issues in the market housing that is available. Now, if somebody chooses to live in a house that is above their means, that's a personal choice. But, as when it comes to normal market rents, there still will be affordability issues with people that work in the lower-income positions.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Tom Beaulieu

Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to thank the Minister for that response. Mr. Speaker, does the Minister believe that an individual that gets a good-paying job can take themselves out of core need if they have a house that is not suitable and not adequate? Thank you.

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Caroline Cochrane

Range Lake

Actually, this is one example that I can say yes, that money does fix all issues because, if you do have enough money, you can actually make sure that your house is suitable and adequate. So, yes, but it does come down to having the right financial capital to be able to make those changes.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Question 231-18(2): Funding Opportunities For Expansion Of Ecole Allain St-Cyr

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Kevin O'Reilly

Frame Lake

Merci, Mr. Speaker. Today I have some questions for the Minister of Education about his efforts to meet the need for adequate and equitable school facilities for the students of Commission scolaire francophone des Territoires du Nord-Ouest. First of all, can the Minister tell us what specific actions his department has taken to acquire federal funding for the expansion of Ecole Allain St-Cyr? What meetings, letters, phone calls, et cetera, have been made to Heritage Canada? Merci, Mr. Speaker.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Question 231-18(2): Funding Opportunities For Expansion Of Ecole Allain St-Cyr

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Alfred Moses

Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you Mr. Speaker. On March 31st, we did send a letter to Minister Joly in regards to work that needs to be done on all schools throughout the Northwest Territories. We are working with Heritage Canada, putting together an application, actually, for Heritage Canada's complementary funding and education program which supports the construction and expansion of community space and education institutions.

As I mentioned, we did write a letter. I wrote Minister Joly in looking at possible funding supports that are available to minority language education, and later this week officials from both our departments will be sitting down discussing some of the matters moving forward and, hopefully, that we can looking at having a more formal meeting to discuss some of the issues here, in the Northwest Territories, specifically also on the expansion of Ecole Allain St-Cyr. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Kevin O'Reilly

Frame Lake

I do appreciate the response from the Minister, and I did give him a heads-up because I've been requested to sort of follow up on this matter by the Commission. The Commission, itself, has undertaken efforts to persuade federal officials, including the Heritage Canada Minister to provide additional funds for the expansion of Ecole Allain St-Cyr, but the response from the federal Minister was that CSFT and all the commissions scolaires need to go back to GNWT and get them to make the request for additional funding. So we're sort of running around here.

I understand from the Minister that he's starting to pursue this. This is great. I think it's an issue where top-level leadership could make a difference.

Will the Minister commit to contacting federal Minister of Heritage Joly personally to discuss this issue and press the NWT's case and follow up by seeking a meeting with Minister Joly on his next visit to Ottawa?

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Question 231-18(2): Funding Opportunities For Expansion Of Ecole Allain St-Cyr

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Alfred Moses

Inuvik Boot Lake

Yes, we did send a letter to initially start the discussions. We have been keeping regular meetings with the Federation franco-tenoise. Most recently on Friday, we had a really good dialogue. As I mentioned, we are putting that application together and making sure that, as a department, we're taking the responsibility to make sure that we can look at the expansion of Ecole Allain St-Cyr.

As I mentioned, we have officials from both departments that are going to set up a meeting on Friday, and we'll move it from there to see what our next steps are. I'm hoping that next time I am in Ottawa that we have a more formal meeting to address not only some of the infrastructure needs within Yellowknife but throughout the whole Northwest Territories, as well.

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Question 231-18(2): Funding Opportunities For Expansion Of Ecole Allain St-Cyr

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Kevin O'Reilly

Frame Lake

I appreciate the response from the Minister, and I'll keep pushing him to directly contact the federal Minister of Heritage. But the sad fact is, Mr. Speaker, that students are actually leaving Ecole Allain St-Cyr, and students are leaving, particularly in high school, to go to other schools, and that's because we've been waiting years for equitable and adequate facilities, such as a gymnasium.

News that planning is underway for a new gym and more classrooms, that a request for proposals will soon be led for the expansion of Ecole Allain St-Cyr would give these students some hope. Can the Minister tell this House what concrete plans there are to expand the school?

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Question 231-18(2): Funding Opportunities For Expansion Of Ecole Allain St-Cyr

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Alfred Moses

Inuvik Boot Lake

The department is meeting our obligations for French first language education under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Education Act, and the NWT Court of Appeals decisions. We are currently working on, hopefully, to break ground on a new gymnasium in the summer of 2017. I have also committed to trying to set up a meeting to go into the school to actually meet with the students and the staff, as well. We are hoping to break ground on a new gymnasium in the summer of 2017.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Question 231-18(2): Funding Opportunities For Expansion Of Ecole Allain St-Cyr

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Kevin O'Reilly

Frame Lake

Merci, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate, again, the response from the Minister. I'm speaking, I guess, from some personal experience here, too, because both of our children went through Ecole Allain St-Cyr, and they never had a gymnasium or access to some special classrooms. I'm just wondering when the students and their families can expect to actually walk through the doors and have equitable access to the same facilities that other Yellowknife schools have. So when can we expect to have this work actually done?

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Question 231-18(2): Funding Opportunities For Expansion Of Ecole Allain St-Cyr

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Alfred Moses

Inuvik Boot Lake

Based on the availability of contractors here to help build, we are hoping, and our intention is, to have the facilities available for students by September 2018.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Question 232-18(2): Incentives To Support The Mining Industry

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Kieron Testart

Kam Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yesterday, the Premier as Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment spoke about the government's efforts to support the mining industry. Some questions about that today: the federal government recently renewed its mining tax credit, but it remains consistent throughout the country. I'm wondering if the Premier has discussed creating a higher credit for the North out of that tax credit and working the federal government to further incentivize the mining industry by expanding that tax credit for the three northern jurisdictions. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Question 232-18(2): Incentives To Support The Mining Industry

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Bob McLeod

Yellowknife South

No, Mr. Speaker.

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Kieron Testart

Kam Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My follow-up question would be: could the Minister then work with the Premiers of Nunavut and Yukon to speak to the Prime Minister and advocate for this benefit? The industry has been very clear that they would like to see expanded financial help to getting our resources out of the ground up here and to further expand on exploration activities.

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Bob McLeod

Yellowknife South

We could. It's been difficult enough to get the federal government to continue the flow-through mining tax credit portion, but we could do that.

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Kieron Testart

Kam Lake

Thank you to the Premier for his response. Yesterday, as well, we heard from the Premier that the return on investment for the Mineral Incentive Program is at three to one, which is quite commendable. In a time when we need significant economic activity here, in the North, to get our growth back on track, why have we not invested more resources into this very important program that has such a high return and impact on our economy? It sits at $400,000. In the Yukon, a similar program is at $1 million. Why have we not committed more resources to stimulate our economy directly and create some jobs? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Bob McLeod

Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think the fact that we're contributing in the amount of $400,000 is a very fair share. Yukon has had the benefit of devolution for over ten years; we're just going in to our second year. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Kieron Testart

Kam Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Regardless of the circumstances of the Yukon, I do believe our economy is a few percentage points larger than theirs. At a time when we need economic activity, especially in the mining sector, and this program has a three to one return on investment, I'd like to see more resources put into this thing. I'd very much like to see the Premier commit to expanding on this program. If he could make such commitment that would be appreciated, Mr. Speaker.

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Bob McLeod

Yellowknife South

In the life of the 18thLegislative Assembly that is exactly our plan.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Question 233-18(2): Initiatives To Reduce The Cost Of Power

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Daniel McNeely

Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today my statement is directed to the Minister responsible for the NWT Power Corporation. Maintaining current operations is a normal corporate business; however, creating new, innovative models of reducing cost is a demonstration of good management.

I know we have heard in previous statements there there has been some measure such as replacing the board of directors will amount to X amount of dollars in cost savings, but there's other initiatives that were highlighted in previous statements such as using more pilot projects like the solar power project in Colville, and I'd like to ask the Minister responsible, when considering the demand is increasing on the grid supply of power so the economy of scale comes in, and I'm just wondering what reduction plans are in place within the corporate structure? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Jackson Lafferty

Masi. Minister of NWT Power Corporation

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Question 233-18(2): Initiatives To Reduce The Cost Of Power

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Louis Sebert

Thebacha

Yes, Mr. Speaker. The corporation is always looking at new projects and ways of becoming more efficient. There is, of course, a new board in place and I believe they've had some preliminary discussions, but their first meeting I think is only next week. So they will be tasked with, as I mentioned earlier, looking at the whole of the corporation; looking at ways that can become more efficient and more productive.

We also, however, will still be looking at new technologies to enhance the technologies we already have but always keeping in mind that we must attempt to supply power at a reasonable price to our constituents, the people of the Northwest Territories. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Question 233-18(2): Initiatives To Reduce The Cost Of Power

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Daniel McNeely

Sahtu

In reducing costs and looking at creating more revenues that's ongoing, is there an internal briefing that could be supplied to the other side for such things as layoffs possibly, reduction of hours, those types of measures to reducing corporate cost?

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Question 233-18(2): Initiatives To Reduce The Cost Of Power

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Louis Sebert

Thebacha

Mr. Speaker, the corporation is always looking at reducing costs; clearly that's very important, particularly as I mentioned the other day that the amount of sales in the sense of the amount of power being sold seems to be constant or actually in decline. So to avoid further large increases in rates we must look, and they must look, for efforts to reduce any costs they do have.

Clearly, the new board will be tasked with that responsibility but I think senior management is well aware of that responsibility also and has taken efforts to reduce costs as much as possible.

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Daniel McNeely

Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can we request if there's any reduction plans on reducing internal operating O and M costs? Thank you.

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Question 233-18(2): Initiatives To Reduce The Cost Of Power

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Louis Sebert

Thebacha

Mr. Speaker, I'm not sure I heard the question completely. I can advise that the corporation and its board will be tasked with attempting to reduce costs. I don't actually have a plan nor do they have a plan in mind, but that is simply part of the normal corporate responsibility of keeping costs in line, particularly as I say when we are in a situation where you're not increasing sales. There are ongoing efforts all the time to reduce costs. I'm not aware of a specific plan to reduce costs, but clearly that's a corporate and board of directors’ responsibility.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Daniel McNeely

Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If there is one to be developed here in the near future or upcoming future, could that plan of reduction or reducing expenses be provided to our side there? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Question 233-18(2): Initiatives To Reduce The Cost Of Power

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Louis Sebert

Thebacha

As I mentioned, Mr. Speaker, there is no specific plan at this time to reduce costs; there's always attempts to reduce costs. However, I will have discussions with the board and be giving direction to them in several areas, so certainly that is an area that I could bring back to this House if there is a specific request made by me through consultations with the people in this room, the Cabinet and so on. I don't think there's any specific planned reductions at this time apart from the normal ongoing corporate responsibility of keeping costs in line.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Question 234-18(2): Planning For Housing Needs Of Elders In The Beaufort Delta

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Frederick Blake Jr.

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have a few questions for the Minister of the Housing Corporation . Mr. Speaker, earlier today we had a briefing and the needs in the Beaufort Delta will triple over the next ten years, Mr. Speaker. So I'd like to ask: will the Minister work with the Minister of Health and Social Services to identify the needs to each community in the Beaufort Delta so we can begin planning? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Jackson Lafferty

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Caroline Cochrane

Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members may be aware that the Housing Corporation is actually already on that. We are putting out a survey that will develop a community-based plan and we're more than willing to work with the Health and Social Services Department in providing services. So when those surveys are received back we will know exactly what each community wishes and we would base our actions for the coming future based on the community needs. Thank