Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this is the return to a question asked by Mr. Koe on November 9, 1993. It concerns a memorandum of understanding. Mr. Speaker, the Department of Health is collaborating with health and hospital boards and the
Northwest Territories Health Care Association (NWTHCA) on the development of the memorandum of understanding (MOU). A joint steering committee consisting of representatives from the boards, NWTHCA, and the department is guiding the process.
Western Health Planning Associates were awarded the contract in May, 1993. The consultants have met with key stakeholders from the health and hospital boards and the department. Background materials and a framework for the draft MOU have been developed by the steering committee. These consist of a preamble, explanatory notes, a core agreement, appendices relating to specific board agreements, references to legislation and other details.
The steering committee will meet in December 1993, to review progress. The draft MOU is scheduled for completion January 31, 1994, and will be discussed at a meeting between myself, the board chairpersons and the department in January.
I would be pleased to provide the honourable Member with additional information as it becomes available. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.