Mr. Speaker, since I got this job there are days when I have certain thoughts about this job -- responsibility for the WCB. I discovered that the YMIR was an important issue, that it had not been reviewed for years, that it was out of date, and therefore I urged the board to make it a priority to give me direction on the appropriate level. Mr. Speaker, I understand that this question is not as simple as it might seem. It involves actuaries doing studies. It involved significant financial implications, and I understand that professionals were engaged to do that work, and that very shortly their advice will come forward to me. When that happens, Mr. Speaker, I will make it a priority to be dealt with on our legislative agenda, but I have to wait for the expert advice, Mr. Speaker. I cannot just come up with a number on my own. It is a priority, the work has been done I understand, and as soon as I get that formal recommendation I will take it to the House. I think that is all I can tell the Member at this point. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Dennis Patterson on Question O295-12(2): Review Of Year's Maximum Insurable Remuneration A Priority
In the Legislative Assembly on March 9th, 1992. See this statement in context.
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Question O295-12(2): Review Of Year's Maximum Insurable Remuneration A Priority
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 8th, 1992
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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