MLA proposes creation of suicide task force

Amittuq MLA Enoki Irqittuq made a motion on Monday directing the Nunavut government to create a task force on suicide prevention and community healing.

Members of the task force would examine the issue of suicide in Nunavut and make recommendations for real action.

It would be established no later than May 1, and would report to the minister of health and social services within six months of its creation.