HSS Ministers' Speeches & Statements
By Year: (2001) (2002) (2003) (2004) (2005) (2006) (2007) (2008)
Mammography Program in Hay River
Hon. Sandy Lee
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Mr. Speaker, among Canadian women, breast cancer is the form of cancer most often diagnosed. It ranks second after lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths. More than 21,200 Canadian women will be diagnosed with this disease each year and more than 5,200 deaths will occur as a result.
World Breastfeeding Week October 1 - 7, 2008
Hon. Sandy Lee
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Mr. Speaker, being healthy begins with having a healthy start as a baby. It is now proven beyond any doubt that babies who were breastfed have a head start on maintaining good health throughout their lives.
Hon. Sandy Lee
Monday, October 6, 2008
Mr. Speaker, today at noon, we officially launched Family Violence Week with the event planned by the Coalition Against Family Violence at the Great Hall. This year's theme is "Honouring Resistance".
"World No Tobacco Day" - May 31, 2008 and Tobacco-free Youth
Hon. Sandy Lee
Friday, May 30, 2008
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize "World No Tobacco Day" tomorrow, May 31, 2008. This day provides us with an opportunity to acknowledge the many activities aimed at the prevention and cessation of tobacco use in which the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has invested.
Hon. Sandy Lee
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
As the City of Yellowknife and the NWT prepare for the more than 1800 athletes, coaches and visitors who will be coming to Yellowknife for the Arctic Winter Games, more than 200 healthcare professionals are being organized to staff the Arctic Winter Games Clinic.
The Aklavik H. Pylori Screening Project
Hon. Sandy Lee
Friday, February 15, 2008
The Department of Health and Social Services, the Beaufort Delta Health and Social Services Authority and Capital Health Authority in Edmonton are working with the leadership and residents of Aklavik to investigate the incidence of H. pylori infection in the community.
National Adoption Awareness Month
Hon. Sandy Lee
Thursday, November 29, 2007
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to recognize adoptive families in the Northwest Territories who have opened both their hearts and homes to children in need of a family.
Hon. Floyd K. Roland
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my appreciation to nurses across the NWT for their dedication and commitment in providing health care services to the people of the NWT.
Hon. Floyd K. Roland
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce a major partnership between the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Canada Health Infoway.
National Nurses Week - May 7-13
Hon. Floyd K. Roland
Friday, May 11, 2007
Mr. Speaker, in celebration of National Nursing Week from May 7-13, I would like to acknowledge the tireless contributions made to the residents of the NWT by our nurses...
Canada Northwest Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Partnership
Hon. Floyd K. Roland
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have chaired the most recent Canada Northwest Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Partnership (CNFASDP) Ministers? Meeting on March 10...
Addictions Programs and Services
Hon. Floyd K. Roland
Monday, March 5, 2007
Mr. Speaker, there is no denying there is a substance abuse problem in the NWT. Northerners drink more and drink more often than Southern Canadians. The 2004 Addiction Survey found that 36% of Northerners over the age of 15 drank heavily at least once a month.
Nats’éjée K’eh Treatment Centre – Resumption of Services
Hon. Floyd K. Roland
Monday, February 19, 2007
Mr. Speaker, as Members of this House are aware, the labour dispute at the Nats’éjée K’eh (NJK) Treatment Centre has been resolved. I am pleased to announce that treatment services will again be available at the Centre, the week of March 21...
Dialysis Treatment in the Northwest Territories
Hon. Floyd K. Roland
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce that the Department of Health and Social Services, in partnership with the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority, has established dialysis treatment services at the H.H. Williams Memorial Hospital.
Hon. Floyd K. Roland
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Mr. Speaker, tobacco is the single largest cause of preventable disease in the NWT. It causes heart disease, stroke, respiratory illness and many other diseases. Many have lost their lives or those of loved ones because of smoking-related cancers.
Hon. Floyd K. Roland
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce the week of February 4 to 10 is Mental Health Week. ?Finding Your Balance? is this year?s theme in the NWT.
Shaping Our Future and Action Plan 2006-2010
Hon. Floyd K. Roland
Friday, November 3, 2006
Mr. Speaker, later today I will table two important publications “Shaping Our Future 2006-2010” and the supporting document “Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Action Plan 2006-2010”...
Hon. Floyd K. Roland
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce that the Department of Health and Social Services has agreed to a one-time contribution to the Rick Hansen Foundation in the amount of $100,000 to be disbursed in annual amounts of $20,000 over five years...
Canada Northwest FASD Partnership Ministers’ Meeting
Hon. Floyd K. Roland
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Mr. Speaker, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is a lifelong disability. Effective prevention efforts, early diagnosis, supportive environments and a range of special supports and services are necessary to assist individuals and their families in their journey toward self-reliance and well-being....
Community Health Representative Training
Hon. Floyd K. Roland
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to share news about the continued success of the training of Community Health Representatives. Aurora College offers the Health Sciences Program, which certifies new Community Health Representatives and re-certifies existing Community Health Representatives...
Foster Family Appreciation Week
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Mr. Speaker, in recognition of National Foster Family Appreciation Week October 15-21, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the contributions our foster families make in the lives of many children and families in the NWT...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Mr. Speaker, I am proud to announce that through the Don’t be a Butthead campaign many young people have made the commitment to be smoke free...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the contributions that persons with disabilities provide to our communities...
Mental Health and Addictions Services Interim Report
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Mr. Speaker, in 2001, on the instruction of Cabinet, the Department of Health and Social Services contracted Chalmers and Associates Consulting Ltd. to conduct an evaluation of community-based addictions and mobile treatment programs...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Friday, February 3, 2006
Mr. Speaker, I am proud to announce that this week the NWT is hosting its first ever, STOP TB conference...
Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers of Health Annual Conference
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Mr. Speaker, this past weekend I attended the Annual Conference of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers of Health in Toronto.
National Adoption Awareness Month
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Mr. Speaker, November is National Adoption Awareness Month. This is an opportunity to recognize all those adoptive families in the NWT who have opened their hearts to children in need of families...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Mr. Speaker, FASD is a lifelong disability. Early diagnosis, supportive environments and a range of special supports and services are necessary to assist individuals and their families in their journey toward self-reliance and well-being...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Mr. Speaker, in honour of National Foster Family Week, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the enormous contributions of foster families toward the healthy growth and development of our most precious resource: our children and youth...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Friday, October 14, 2005
Mr. Speaker, I would like to speak today about the significant progress that has been made to incorporate midwifery services into the NWT health system...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Wednesday, June 1, 2005
Mr. Speaker, Senior Citizens’ Week will be celebrated in the NWT from June 5 – June 11, 2005...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Wednesday, June 1, 2005
Mr. Speaker, today is World No Tobacco Day, a day set aside by the World Health Organization in 1988 to bring attention to the enormous global impact of tobacco use...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Monday, May 30, 2005
Mr. Speaker, today, I wish to recognize the contributions and abilities of persons with disabilities. NWT Disability Awareness Week is from May 29 to June 4, 2005...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Monday, March 7, 2005
Mr. Speaker the week of March 6-12 is National Social Work Week in the NWT. This years’ theme is Social Work: “Fairness and Wellness”...
Canada Northwest FASD Partnership Ministers Meeting
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Mr. Speaker, this past weekend I attended the Canada Northwest Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Partnership meeting of northern and western Ministers in Victoria...
Social Impacts of the Mackenzie Gas Project
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased today to speak about what this government is doing to anticipate and prepare for the social impacts the proposed Mackenzie Gas Project will have for the people of the Northwest Territories...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Tuesday, June 1, 2004
Mr. Speaker, today is World No Tobacco Day. I would like to make use of this opportunity to recognize the work that is being done to create a smoke-free society in the NWT...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Thursday, March 25, 2004
Mr. Speaker, today is World TB Day. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the work that is being done to fight this disease, and the need for continued vigilance...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Tuesday, March 23, 2004
Mr. Speaker, this week is NWT Social Work Week. Today I rise to recognize the valuable contribution of social workers to children, families and communities in the NWT...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Mr. Speaker, today is Weedless Wednesday during National Non-Smoking Week. I would like to make use of this opportunity to recognize the work that is being done so that our territory can eventually become a smoke-free society...
Medical Travel Interim Policy Changes
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Saturday, June 21, 2003
Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned yesterday in the House, I rise today to announce interim changes to the Medical Travel Policy...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Thursday, June 12, 2003
Mr. Speaker, most of us do not give a second thought to starting a vehicle, running up a set of stairs or picking up a few groceries...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Thursday, June 5, 2003
Mr. Speaker, the week of June 1 – 7 is Seniors Week. I rise to recognize the seniors of the NWT and their contributions to our communities and society in the NWT...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Thursday, June 5, 2003
Mr. Speaker, I would like to provide an update to Members on the status of specialist negotiations...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Friday, February 28, 2003
Mr. Speaker, next week is NWT Social Work Week. Today I rise to recognize the valuable contribution of social workers to children, families and communities in the NWT...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Wednesday, February 26, 2003
Mr. Speaker, smoking represents one of the NWT's most acute public health concerns...
Do I Need To See The Nurse or Doctor?
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Monday, February 17, 2003
Mr. Speaker, the saying "knowledge is power" is particularly true when it comes to health and well-being...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Tuesday, October 22, 2002
Mr. Speaker, next week is National Foster Family Awareness Week...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Monday, June 17, 2002
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform the Members of this Assembly of recent discussions with the Federal Government about the important issue of Health Care funding...
Action Plan for Seniors' Programs and Services
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Thursday, June 13, 2002
Mr. Speaker, the Members of this Legislative Assembly have recommended that the GNWT take steps to improve programs for our growing community of NWT Seniors...
GNWT Response to the Social Agenda Report
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Wednesday, June 12, 2002
Mr. Speaker, I would like to briefly outline the process that the GNWT will undertake to formulate a response to the report from the Social Agenda Working Group...
Romanow Commission On The Future Of Health Care In Canada
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Friday, May 10, 2002
Mr. Speaker, earlier this session I spoke about the steps we are taking, through the health and social services Action Plan 2002-2005, to ensure sustainability of the health and social services system in the NWT...
Improving Health and Social Well Being
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Thursday, March 7, 2002
Mr. Speaker, one of the priorities of this government, as outlined in Towards a Better Tomorrow, is the improvement of social well-being, through self-reliant individuals, families and communities, working with governments...
Hon. J Michael Miltenberger
Tuesday, March 5, 2002
Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to be able to report to the House on significant progress that is being made in implementation of the Early Childhood Development initiatives...
Adoption Act and Family Law Act
Hon. J. Michael Miltenberger
Tuesday, February 26, 2002
Mr. Speaker, later today I will be giving notice of motion for first reading of a Bill to amend the Adoption Act and the Family Law Act...
Health and Social Services Action Plan 2002-2005
Hon. J. Michael Miltenberger
Tuesday, February 26, 2002
Mr. Speaker, on November 5, 2001 I made a commitment to the Assembly and the people of the NWT to have an action plan, within 90 days, mapping out the actions necessary to implement reform of the health and social services system...
Canadian Foster Family Symposium – Fostering Our Future
Hon. Jane Groenewegen
Tuesday, June 12, 2001
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In Towards A Better Tomorrow, we state that, in order to support our overall vision, we will make “self-reliant individuals, families and communities working with governments towards improving social wellbeing” a priority...
Progress on the Health and Social Services System Review
Hon. Jane Groenewegen
Tuesday, June 12, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce today that the review of the health and social services system is nearing completion...
Hon. Jane Groenewegen
Tuesday, June 12, 2001
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to provide an update on the Social Agenda and the upcoming Social Agenda Conference to be held from June 18th to June 20th on the Hay River Reserve...
Hon. Jane Groenewegen
Wednesday, June 6, 2001
Mr. Speaker, this week marks a special celebration. From June 3rd to 9th we are recognizing NWT Seniors’ Week...
Hon. Jane Groenewegen
Wednesday, April 18, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address the difficult and emotional issue of child protection...
Hon. Jane Groenewegen
Tuesday, March 27, 2001
Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, March 8, is International Women’s Day, part of International Women’s Week which is being celebrated this year from March 4th to 10th...
Hon. Jane Groenewegen
Tuesday, March 27, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to provide Members with a progress report on nursing education in the NWT...
Development of a Social Agenda
Hon. Jane Groenewegen
Monday, March 26, 2001
Mr. Speaker, we all agree that a strong economy is critical in terms of providing productive choices for Northerners...
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Effects
Hon. Jane Groenewegen
Thursday, March 1, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with colleagues in this House to speak to the issue of fetal alcohol syndrome and effects, better known as FAS and FAE...
Early Childhood Development Action Plan
Hon. Jane Groenewegen
Wednesday, February 21, 2001
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Honorable Jake Ootes, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, and myself, I rise today to speak about the well-being and future of our youngest and most vulnerable residents – our children...
“Count Me In” Disability Conference
Hon. Jane Groenewegen
Tuesday, February 20, 2001
Mr. Speaker, our government has a vision for the people of the Northwest Territories – that of “a vibrant, prosperous and unified territory that we can all be proud of”...
Recognition Of Long-Serving NWT Physicians
Hon. Jane Groenewegen
Monday, February 19, 2001
Mr. Speaker, on February 9th, 2001, a very special event was held in the Great Hall of our Legislative Assembly. For the very first time, our government publicly recognized and honored physicians who have served the people of the NWT for five years or longer...
Return of Non-Insured Health Benefits Program to the Federal Government
Hon. Jane Groenewegen
Monday, February 19, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I would like to address concerns raised by some Members of this Assembly about the proposal to return administration of the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program to the Federal Government...
Death Due to Tuberculosis in the NWT
Hon. Jane Groenewegen
Friday, February 16, 2001
Mr. Speaker, as Members of this Legislature know, a resident of Fort McPherson died from complications arising from tuberculosis in July 2000...
Health and Social Services System Action Plan
Hon. Jane Groenewegen
Friday, February 16, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I would like to update this Assembly and the public on some recent actions I have taken to address concerns about our health and social services system...