To cut a long story short, Mr. Speaker, in fact, the board of directors have looked at the legislative change that they feel is necessary to bring the Workers' Compensation Board into the 21st century. What I was saying was, given the short time left in this Legislature, and given the Legislative agenda that we have that is choked right up, it has been my decision at this time not to bring it forward. I will discuss the matter with my honourable colleague. Frankly, given the time we have left and given some of the serious priorities - and I am not suggesting this is not one - but there are other ones that are of greater priority we have had to leave this one in abeyance. Certainly, if there was the will out there to move forward, the desire to cooperate and the time available; we would only be too happy to move that legislation forward. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 185-13(5): Changes To The Workers' Compensation Board Act
In the Legislative Assembly on February 3rd, 1998. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 185-13(5): Changes To The Workers' Compensation Board Act
Question 185-13(5): Changes To The Workers' Compensation Board Act
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 2nd, 1998
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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