Mr. Speaker, I believe that the crisis regarding accident severity and the rates of the Workers' Compensation Board has been a predominant preoccupation of both myself and the board since the A.B.C. committee's report was laid down. As I said, the emphasis on safety and inspection, safety education and safety initiatives has been the prime focus because of the rates, cost and severity of accidents. I do not want to give the Member the idea that nothing is happening with regard to health. As I said, the department has been working actively with the W.C.B. on repatriating a rehabilitation service. That will save the board money. It is being worked on, Mr. Speaker. I just do not have any final result to report in the short months the matter has been under way.
Dennis Patterson on Question 42-12(3): W.C.B. Establishment Of M.o.u.s With Regional Health And Hospital Boards
In the Legislative Assembly on November 23rd, 1992. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 42-12(3): W.c.b. Establishment Of M.o.u.s With Regional Health And Hospital Boards
Question 42-12(3): W.C.B. Establishment Of M.o.u.s With Regional Health And Hospital Boards
Revert Back To Item 5: Oral Questions
November 22nd, 1992
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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