Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In the Northwest Territories, Indian Affairs has the responsibility for the health and well-being of treaty people. We have the Medical Health Act, that sets out the standards for health care in the Northwest Territories. We have the Canadian Health Act, that is used to set standards in Canada. Further, we as a territorial government have developed a power of health devolved to the communities which is set out in their priorities. However, Mr. Speaker, what we do not have is a standard for mammogram testing. Did Mr. Todd say something? This is unlike other jurisdictions in Canada which I believe, Mr. Speaker, requires that women over the age of 50 have a mammogram test once a year. In addition, I believe that women over the age of 40 have a test every two years. For those standards are set by the provincial government, my question to the Minister is, in the development of standards for mammogram testing, is it the responsibility of this government, the federal government, or the regional health boards. Which is it?
David Krutko on Question 3-13(5): Standards For Mammogram Services
In the Legislative Assembly on October 21st, 1997. See this statement in context.
Question 3-13(5): Standards For Mammogram Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 20th, 1997
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