Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Are there any plans to put similar systems in the smaller, more isolated communities?
Debates of Feb. 25th, 1998
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Committee Motion 24-13(5): Recommendation To Provide Additional Financial Support To The Tl'oondih Healing Society
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The Chair John Ningark
Depending on how viable it would be. Mr. Minister.
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, yes, there is but on a longer term basis. Obviously, if it can be proven that telemedicine is an effective and efficient way of supporting some of our health care system, then it will be expanded based on that. Thank you.
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Total acquisition of equipment, $300,000. Agree?
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Contributions, headquarters. Next page, total region, $1.850 million. Agreed?
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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The Chair John Ningark
Mr. Evaloarjuk.
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February 24th, 1998
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Mark Evaloarjuk Amittuq
(Translation) Mr. Chairman, there is $800,000 and $350,000. Is there $1.850 million because it is only $1.150 million? I wonder why the total is not the same? The total from $800,000 to $350,000? There is $800,000 on renovations and the community wellness program is $350,000. Where does the total come from? (Translation ends)
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The Chair John Ningark
(Translation) Mr. Evaloarjuk, we are on page 6-12, but if you turn back to page 6-11, there is another $700,000 in there. Do you understand this? (Translation ends)
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Mark Evaloarjuk Amittuq
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Chairman, yes. Under Community Wellness Programs, I think they do a very good job in the communities dealing with wellness, but I am not really sure who does the Community Wellness Program. I am in favour of those people, but what kinds of community wellness are we talking about? Can the Minister tell me, what types of programs you are carrying under community wellness and what kinds of programs are those? (Translation ends)
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The Chair John Ningark
(Translation) Thank you. Mr. Minister. (Translation ends)
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, under the category of the Community Wellness Program some of the criteria or programs will be eligible for capital planning. Under this, would be things typically like upgrades of family violence shelters, provision of some equipment that are part of preventive programs such as screening or audiology equipment. Those type of matters, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Contributions, headquarters. Starts on page 6-11 and onto page 6-12, total region, headquarters, $1.815 million. Mr. Krutko.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In regard to the equipment, there have been a lot of statements made in regard to some sort of a mammogram machine in the Northwest Territories. What is that $700,000, under equipment, for?
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Mr. Ng.
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, these are the funds that are used to replace existing equipment in our health facilities throughout the Northwest Territories, to advise Members for distribution of all the various territorial components under this category. This is when the boards sit down with the department and put together their requirements and requests. They try to reach a consensus on what equipment to replace. Thank you.
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The Chair John Ningark
Mr. Krutko.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Can the Minister clarify where about that is in the budget? You mentioned boards. Is it part of this budget, where we can make recommendations or pass a motion directing yourself to tell the boards it might be a good idea that they consolidate their funds to purchase a mammograph machine for the whole Northwest Territories?
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Your microphone was off when you were concluding. Mr. Krutko.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I asked the Minister if he can identify where, in the budget we can make a motion or identify funds that might be used to purchase a mammogram machine for the Northwest Territories and directing the health board to consolidate their funds for such a purchase? Where in the budget can we do that?
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The Chair John Ningark
I do not know if the Minister can advise. Mr. Minister, your response.
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Obviously, Mr. Chairman, it would be up to the Member to put forward any motions. This would be the appropriate area in respect to equipment for boards. I want to clarify, he does not direct, he recommends. Again, I will say, Mr. Chairman, he can recommend all he wants, it is still going to be, ultimately, up to the boards and what they see as their priorities. If they have x-ray machines that are broken down and they to be replaced, and they see that as a higher priority than a new piece of equipment, I would support that decision, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Mr. Krutko.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
I was not too clear on the Minister's response in regard to we can pass all the motions the world and it does not mean anything. What is this process for that we are going through, if the whole idea of passing motions is to give the department direction, so they can take forth these recommendations to the boards and make them aware of the concerns we have in this House? As Members of this Legislature, this is one of our priorities. Why does he feel he will not be able to do that?