Unfortunately, in my opinion, as the Minister responsible, it has to be done through legislation. As Mr. Henry and others spoke about earlier last week, there is clearly a need to revamp the legislation that covers the Workers' Compensation Board. I have said that. Unfortunately, I have also said that our legislative agenda is choked. Certainly, right now, the board of directors provides the Minister with the recommendation, who then moves forward on legislation for the YMIR. I know the board does review YMIR as it does all its others, both in the accident and pension funds, on a yearly basis, based upon their need, financial ability, et cetera. Certainly, this board has acted in a fair and reasonable way. I do concur with my colleague the cost of living in this part of the country is very, very high and difficult to live on the kinds of net dollars that come about here. I would say, from my experience as the Minister for some time, there are a significant number of our injured workers who now, understandably so, reside in the south. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 473-13(5): WCB Yearly Maximum Insurable Renumeration
In the Legislative Assembly on March 2nd, 1998. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 473-13(5): Wcb Yearly Maximum Insurable Renumeration
Question 473-13(5): WCB Yearly Maximum Insurable Renumeration
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 1st, 1998
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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