In the Legislative Assembly on October 14th, 1994. See this topic in context.

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Tony Whitford

Tony Whitford Yellowknife South

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Workers' Compensation Board for the progress they've made over the past year, according to the Workers' Compensation Board report that the honourable Mr. Todd tabled or read into the record this morning.

I'm going to take the report and the Minister's statement at face value, Madam Speaker, and offer congratulations to the hard work that's gone into bringing this corporation around from a deficit, from what was perceived to be a very tough, hard-nosed, uncaring department by people who need to use their services. It's good to see that perhaps we're going to see a kinder, gentler department in the future.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Continue, Mr. Whitford.

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Tony Whitford

Tony Whitford Yellowknife South

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. While I recognize there is not just one side, although it is just the one side often times I hear. There are two sides to the stories and I try to get both sides so that we can understand. But sometimes it doesn't take much to assuage a person's fear. A little extra help does go a long way and I know there are certainly some very good employees who are taking that extra effort to make things a little better.

---Applause

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 3, Members' statements. Item 4, returns to oral questions. The honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, Mr. Morin.