Mr. Speaker, obviously, the Minister has not understood my question, nor does he understand what I am speaking about. I have indicated to the Minister that these procedures with respect to abortions being performed are not only because of a woman wanting to have an abortion; they could be because of the result of a miscarriage that the same type of elective surgery is done to women. Earlier, I had asked the Minister if he is aware of this; that is, medical elective surgery is somewhat similar. Is he aware that similar procedures are used?
Debates of March 25th, 1992
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Supplementary To Question O351-12(2): Clarification Of Minister's Public Statement On Abortions
Question O351-12(2): Clarification Of Minister's Public Statement On Abortions
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Supplementary To Question O351-12(2): Clarification Of Minister's Public Statement On Abortions
Question O351-12(2): Clarification Of Minister's Public Statement On Abortions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Whitford.
Further Return To Question O351-12(2): Clarification Of Minister's Public Statement On Abortions
Question O351-12(2): Clarification Of Minister's Public Statement On Abortions
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Tony Whitford Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I apologize for the delay. I am not a medical person, and I can only rely on the information that I obtain from the medical profession. I am informed that the procedure for abortions is as I indicated. They are given counselling. They are given medication to relieve any pain or stress that may be caused by this traumatic experience. I am not sure, Mr. Speaker, whether I can answer anything other than that. As the honourable Member indicated, they may be similar, and I am sure the procedures would be similar on the advice of the doctor.
Further Return To Question O351-12(2): Clarification Of Minister's Public Statement On Abortions
Question O351-12(2): Clarification Of Minister's Public Statement On Abortions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. A new question, Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Mr. Speaker, I did not realize I used all my supplementaries on my initial question, but I am thinking of how to develop a new question. Mr. Speaker, I am concerned now that the Minister's reply indicated that he is not a medical professional. I recognize that; however, I do know that he does have a lot of resources for medical professionals that are made available to him as a Minister through his department. I would like to know whether or not the Minister has had any types of briefings with respect to the issue of abortions, and the definition of abortion by medical officials.
Question O352-12(2): Definition Of Abortion
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Whitford.
Return To Question O352-12(2): Definition Of Abortion
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Tony Whitford Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have consulted with our assistant deputy minister, Dr. Kinloch, and others in our department as to the question of procedure. 1, as any ordinary person, would be aware that an abortion is a very traumatic experience and something that may be seen in a category of its own. An induced abortion and a spontaneous abortion, I am sure are very traumatic and very painful to the individual, but that is something that is dealt with at the point of service when the person is in the hospital
for care.
Return To Question O352-12(2): Definition Of Abortion
Question O352-12(2): Definition Of Abortion
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Supplementary To Question O352-12(2): Definition Of Abortion
Question O352-12(2): Definition Of Abortion
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
I do not know if I should make an attempt, Mr. Speaker, to try to educate the Minister, but can I ask the Minister if he realizes that a spontaneous abortion is another word for a miscarriage?
Supplementary To Question O352-12(2): Definition Of Abortion
Question O352-12(2): Definition Of Abortion
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Whitford.
Further Return To Question O352-12(2): Definition Of Abortion
Question O352-12(2): Definition Of Abortion
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Further Return To Question O352-12(2): Definition Of Abortion
Question O352-12(2): Definition Of Abortion
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. Mr. Gargan.
Question O353-12(2): Amalgamation Of Department Of Culture And Communications
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Finance. It has been about three years now, Mr. Speaker, since I lobbied the government to see whether or not an interpreter from Hay River could be moved to the Hay River Reserve. The reason for the delay is that they are considering the amalgamation of that department. I would like to know which department the Department of Culture and Communications would be moved to.
Question O353-12(2): Amalgamation Of Department Of Culture And Communications
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Pollard.
Return To Question O353-12(2): Amalgamation Of Department Of Culture And Communications
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John Pollard Hay River
Mr. Speaker, no decisions have been made in that regard. I would be speculating if I said it was going to go here or there. I am aware of the problem Mr. Gargan is raising, and I will talk to the Government Leader as soon as she returns to see if we can straighten out the issue. Thank you.
Return To Question O353-12(2): Amalgamation Of Department Of Culture And Communications
Question O353-12(2): Amalgamation Of Department Of Culture And Communications
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Gargan.
Supplementary To Question O353-12(2): Amalgamation Of Department Of Culture And Communications
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Mr. Speaker, I understand the arrangement now is that anybody from Hay River that is working on the Hay River Reserve is being compensated for gasoline or travel. Anybody working on the Hay River Reserve and travelling to Hay River is not being given similar arrangements, and I would like to know why.
Supplementary To Question O353-12(2): Amalgamation Of Department Of Culture And Communications
Question O353-12(2): Amalgamation Of Department Of Culture And Communications
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Pollard.
Further Return To Question O353-12(2): Amalgamation Of Department Of Culture And Communications
Question O353-12(2): Amalgamation Of Department Of Culture And Communications
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John Pollard Hay River
I am aware of that, as well, Mr. Speaker. At the same time as I am trying to find out why the position cannot be transferred to the Hay River Reserve, I will also try to find out why there is no compensation for travelling one way when there is when you are travelling the other way. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question O353-12(2): Amalgamation Of Department Of Culture And Communications
Question O353-12(2): Amalgamation Of Department Of Culture And Communications
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. Mr. Nerysoo.
Question O354-12(2): Use Of Anesthetic During Abortions
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister of Health if he supports the requirement for anesthetic services to individuals requesting or having abortions performed.
Question O354-12(2): Use Of Anesthetic During Abortions
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Whitford.
Return To Question O354-12(2): Use Of Anesthetic During Abortions
Question O354-12(2): Use Of Anesthetic During Abortions
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Return To Question O354-12(2): Use Of Anesthetic During Abortions
Question O354-12(2): Use Of Anesthetic During Abortions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Nerysoo.
Supplementary To Question O354-12(2): Use Of Anesthetic During Abortions
Question O354-12(2): Use Of Anesthetic During Abortions
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Has the Minister instructed or given any instruction about financing or providing the necessary services at the Yellowknife Stanton Hospital for such services?