Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Todd. Mr. Speaker, a week or so ago, there were a number of individuals from Yellowknife basically going through the old centre and trying to sort out exactly what was needed. Can the Minister tell me whether there was any consideration given at this point that the new centre includes a birthing centre within the nursing station?

Mr. Todd.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am afraid I am not aware of the detail of the terms of the program delivery that would be going into that facility. My responsibility, as you know, is to try to get the policies in place, to get the P3 moving forward. Mr. Antoine, of course, is responsible ultimately for the construction and terms of the program delivery in that facility. I am not aware of where it is going, but I will discuss it with my honourable colleague, Mr. Ng and see if I can provide an answer to you. Thank you.

Thank you. Question period is over. I will allow you to conclude your question. Mr. O'Brien.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, would it be possible, prior to the design being completed, that the hamlet has an opportunity to review the design along with the nursing station staff to ensure that it meets their needs? Thank you.

Mr. Todd.

Mr. Speaker, yes. I believe there is a desire on the part of all parties here to ensure the health centre which has been a long outstanding issue in Arviat meet the requirements of that community which, as we know, has one of the fastest growing populations in not only the territories, but I think in North America. There is a desire on the part of my colleagues, Mr. Ng. and Mr. Antoine, to try to meet, where fiscally possible, the requirements of the community at large for the P3 Initiative. Thank you.

Thank you. Final supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you for your indulgence. I would like to thank Mr. Todd and Mr. Ng for their efforts on behalf of the community in helping to get this project underway. Thank you.

Question period is over. Item 7, written questions. Item 8, returns to written questions. Mr. Clerk.

Mr. Speaker, a corrected return to a written question, asked by Mrs. Groenewegen to the Minister of Justice concerning Victims' Services in the Northwest Territories.

On February 17, 1998, I stated in a Return to Written Question 7-13(5) that the Department of Justice committed $200,000 from the Community Justice budget for the 97-98 fiscal year. Toward:

1. Community-based victim services project in Rankin Inlet, Fort Smith, Iqaluit and Yellowknife; and

2. Victim support services for the people impacted by the Grollier Hall investigation.

In fact, the correct allocation was $180,000.

Mr. Speaker, a return to written question 8-13(5), asked by Mr. Krutko, to the Minister of Health and Social Services concerning the cost for drug and alcohol treatment.

One reason for the decline in referrals from the Inuvik region is that as part of the Addiction Reform process, there has been an increased emphasis placed on treating individuals for substance abuse at the community level, rather than the community alcohol and drug worker being used simply as a referral source for treatment. Additionally, the Mental Health Program initiated in 1994 supports community-based counselling, allowing individuals to remain in their home community.

The new community assessment standards require that all clients receive precounselling in order to determine the most appropriate services. Not all individuals need in-patient treatment and individuals seeking in-patient treatment are referred out of the region only after their needs have been assessed. No one from the Inuvik region has been denied addiction treatment based on need.

As of April 1, 1997, the funds for in-patient treatment were allocated to the regional health boards. The Inuvik region received $479,914 to offset costs that might arise because of the closure of Delta House, including greater support for mental health services.

Later today I will be tabling a document which outlines the number of people sent outside of the Inuvik region for treatment.

Thank you. Item 9, replies to opening address. Item 10, petitions. Item 11, reports of standing and special committees. Item 12, reports of committees on the review of bills. Item 13, tabling of documents. Mr. Todd.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table the following document entitled Final Settlement Offer for a Collective Agreement with the Union of Northern Workers. Thank you.

Thank you. Tabling of documents. Ms. Thompson.

Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following document entitled Final Inspection Report for the Enterprise Settlement Corporation for the Period Ending March 6, 1998 Conducted During the Week of March 2 - 6, 1998. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you. Tabling of documents. Mr. Arlooktoo.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have the pleasure of tabling two documents. One is a report from the Bison Security Group, which is a result of the polygraph test they undertook on myself in April, 1998.

The other is a report from Questioned Document Investigations on the forensic examination report that they conducted regarding an anonymous note to Jane. Thank you.

Thank you. Tabling of documents. Mr. Ng.

Thank you. Tabling of documents. Mr. Clerk.