Madam Chairperson, I thank the deputy minister for that, but it seems to me one of the concerns expressed by the recent nursing graduates was that there were no jobs. I am taken aback as I would have thought this type of radiology, for instance, would have been one field of expertise where there may be more opportunities for northern residents to qualify. I get the impression the department does not even give it all that much priority. I would have thought any jobs in the nursing field or health and social service field would be of a fair amount of priority to have local people get interested in that type of career. Would the department take into consideration or consider discussing with the proper departments, whether or not this type of program could be put through Arctic College or whoever the appropriate body would be? Thank you, Madam Chairperson.
Vince Steen on Committee Motion 21-13(5): To Establish Guidelines And Standards For The Operation Of All NWT Health Boards
In the Legislative Assembly on February 24th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 21-13(5): To Establish Guidelines And Standards For The Operation Of All NWT Health Boards
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 23rd, 1998
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