Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am glad to hear this approach is being considered. One of the concerns expressed by people who are pushing for this kind of expanded use of lay people, and particularly elders, was they might not receive enough professional back up. I would hope the department and the Minister are keeping in mind that it seems to be a common feeling in the communities that lay people could accomplish much, but they also need to have confident back up and training. It was felt regional specialists could assist by travelling from community to community and assisting these community groups to ensure people were not winding up in situations where they were over their heads and, perhaps, trying to counsel people in situations they were not qualified to deal with. I do not know if there is a question there or a comment, but it is something I hope the Minister is going to keep in mind.
Charles Dent on Committee Motion 111-12(3): Allocation Of Funds For
In the Legislative Assembly on March 19th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 111-12(3): Allocation Of Funds For
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 18th, 1993
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