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Lucy KuptanaMinister of Health and Social Services; Minister Responsible for Housing NWT; Minister Responsible for the Status of Women

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In brief

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Riding
Nunakput

Remarks in the chamber

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  1. Oral Questions — Question 1303-20(1): Encampments

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Housing did commit and the government did commit to a coordinated response and a standard operating procedure. Housing NWT, along with government partners, have issued the framework today, and thi…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  2. Oral Questions — Question 1303-20(1): Encampments

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And, Mr. Speaker, I will find out the specifics for the MLA and provide that information to them by tomorrow. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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  3. Members’ Statements — Member’s Statement 1085-20(1): 2026 Graduates in Nunakput

    Mr. Speaker, I wish to offer congratulations to the following high school graduates in the Nunakput riding for 2026: In Mangilaluk School in Tuktoyaktuk Miley Wolki Sophie Ross-Saunders Jones Elias Sabrina Nasogalua…

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  4. Oral Questions — Question 1302-20(1): Leaving the Northwest Territories for Health Care

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you to the Member for the question. Understanding it's on Infrastructure property, but Housing NWT is leading the formal encampment response process. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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  5. Members’ Statements — Member’s Statement 1072-20(1): Condolences for Nunakput Constituents

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as Member for Nunakput, I'd like to offer my condolences to the many families whose loved ones have passed on in the last number of months. Condolences to the family of Miss Lucy Wol…

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  6. Oral Questions — Question 1287-20(1): 50th Street Housing Complex

    Mr. Speaker, agreed, and absolutely there will be an invite. Thank you.

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  7. Ministers’ Statements — Minister’s Statement 213-20(1): Housing Capital Projects Update

    Mr. Speaker, the lack of adequate housing remains one of the most significant challenges facing the Northwest Territories today. Across our territory, too many residents face barriers to safe, suitable, and affordable ho…

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  8. Oral Questions — Question 1287-20(1): 50th Street Housing Complex

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And, Mr. Speaker, just to clarify, it's not the Whitford building yet. We do have to respect the honours advisory committee process, and that's through the Speaker's office, so let's respect that.…

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  9. Oral Questions — Question 1287-20(1): 50th Street Housing Complex

    Mr. Speaker, I was giving myself air time. No, just kidding. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is early 2027. That's the expectation. I don't have an exact date, but early 2027 was the reassurance from Housing NWT. Thank you, M…

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  10. Oral Questions — Question 1279-20(1): Delivery of Housing Units to Tulita

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In terms of the Tulita housing delivery, the modular units for Tulita are being provided by two contractual agreements, each with NWT-based manufacturers. Four units, again, we talked about this e…

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