Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister responsible for the W.C.B., since his is the accountable Minister to answer questions in this House, and they relate specifically to his responsibilities. The Minister should be aware by now that the Standing Committee on Agencies, Boards and Commissions, the Assembly and even the 1989 review committee appointed by the W.C.B. itself, have all recommended that the Ministers involvement in the Workers' Compensation should be increased. The Minister should also be aware that Mr. Hill, the person he has appointed to act as Chair for the Workers' Compensation Board has made public statements that the Minister and ordinary M.L.A.s have no business in monitoring the boards activities. In fact he went on the radio and stated that the ministerial or M.L.A. involvement in W.C.B. would be anathema and that word means that it would be something to be detested or condemned. His new chairperson has made it clear he will actively oppose a more active ministerial role in board decisions. So, my question to the Minister is, recognizing that Mr. Hill's views on this matter are so obviously contrary to the will of the House and the recommendations provided to the Minister, did the Minister brief Mr. Hill clearly on all these issues before making this appointment?
Brian Lewis on Question 45-12(3): Minister's Briefing On W.C.B. Appointments
In the Legislative Assembly on November 23rd, 1992. See this statement in context.
Question 45-12(3): Minister's Briefing On W.C.B. Appointments
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