Thank you, Madam Chairperson. In regard to the whole idea of guidelines and standards, we do not only have territorial standards and guidelines that we have to follow. We also have to follow national standards that are presently in place which affects everybody. The boards should be made aware these national standards also exist. Your responsibility and your taking that oath of office to be a board of director, you are also liable in regard to what you are getting yourself into, knowing that there are certain national standards and guidelines you have to fulfil as part of your obligations as a board member.
It is important that these things are spelt out and all boards in the territories follow the same standards and guidelines right across the board. There is not one board going to be any different from the next in delivering health care to the residents of the Northwest Territories. This is why it is critical we have consistency as to how these boards operate in the Northwest Territories.
That is why I put the motion forth in light of the Ministers' statement saying this is what they have done. Great, but this is just to ensure that will be carried out, so the next time the Minister is held accountable to ensure these things are all in place at the appropriate time and they do follow national standards and also the guidelines.