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Lori Idlout

  • Member of Parliament
  • Member of Parliament
  • NDP
  • Nunavut
  • Nunavut
  • Voting Attendance: 67%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $178,285.32

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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)
  • Feb/15/24 12:19:18 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-62 
Uqaqtittiji, the member highlighted the ravages of what colonial systems continue to do to indigenous peoples, but I wanted to ask specifically about Bill C-62 and the amendment that has been inserted about the creation of a joint committee of both houses of Parliament designated for determining eligibility. What does the member think about that amendment, which would require discussions on ensuring the eligibility of a person whose sole underlying medical condition is mental illness? Does he think that is an urgent task that needs to happen after Bill C-62 is passed?
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Context: House Hansard - 161 - Feb/15/23
Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)
  • Feb/15/23 7:52:40 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-39 
Uqaqtittiji, I had the wonderful privilege of welcoming the member for York Centre to my community in Iqaluit and we had a wonderful time there. I want to ask the member a specific question about the “Final Report of the Expert Panel on MAiD and Mental Illness”, from May 2022, because I really appreciated the refocus on mental illnesses. In that report, “mental illness” is said to be for those who are “lack[ing] a standard clinical definition”. My concern is that there are a lot of first nations, Métis and Inuit who might not fit into this professional model. This panel recognized it as well and, in recommendation 14, said that there need to be consultations with first nations, Métis and Inuit on creating practice standards. I wonder if the member could share her thoughts on that.
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Context: House Hansard - 112 - Oct/18/22
Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)
  • Oct/18/22 4:10:07 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-31 
Uqaqtittiji, it is really unfortunate that the Conservatives are seeing this as a cost to Canadians, when it really has to be seen as a benefit to low-income families. Having said that, I think we also need to recognize the urgent issues we need to address, especially around mental health. The Mental Health Commission of Canada estimates, for example, that mental health issues and illness cost Canada at least $50 billion every year. We need to focus on that as well. Could the minister please respond to the issue?
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