Thank you, Madam Speaker. My question is again to the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board. On October 17th, the News/North stated that the WCB added eight new staff in 1993, which included a full legal division. I would like to ask the Minister, Madam Speaker, if he can tell us why more legal staff were required. Thank you.
Question 353-12(6): Reason For WCB In-house Legal Division
In the Legislative Assembly on November 7th, 1994. See this topic in context.
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board, Mr. Todd.
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Madam Speaker. A financial assessment was made of the cost related to contracting out legal costs in the WCB. It was determined that it was more cost-effective to have in-house legal counsel. Thank you.
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Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Ng.
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister, is it true then that there are eight new staff members and if all of them are lawyers? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 353-12(6): Reason For Wcb In-house Legal Division
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board, Mr. Todd.
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I think I'll just remain standing. No, I do not believe that they are all lawyers. Thank you.
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
No Member is allowed to stand while I am speaking in the House.
---Laughter
Supplementary, Mr. Ng.
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Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister then, if all the eight positions aren't lawyers, does he know how many of those positions are? Thank you.
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Mr. Todd.
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Madam Speaker, it could be one or two, but I will check into it and get back to the honourable Member. Thank you.
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Antoine.