Thank you, Mr. Chairman. What we found when we were talking to the people in the communities is that elders are often involved in counselling. One of the concerns was that while these may be effective people, it is quite an imposition on them and their time to do it voluntarily. This is only happening voluntarily. Our intent with this was to suggest that these people should become an active part of the Social Services network. They would not be expected to do it on a voluntary basis but be considered a real part of the whole counselling system in the Northwest Territories. I think that this would address the concern which Mr. Arvaluk has brought up.
Charles Dent on Committee Motion 57-12(3): G.n.w.t. Review Pilot Project Of Para-professional Counselling
In the Legislative Assembly on December 8th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 57-12(3): G.n.w.t. Review Pilot Project Of Para-professional Counselling
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
December 7th, 1992
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