Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question, Mr. Speaker, is to the Minister responsible for Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng. We have heard of the difficulties of a nursing shortage in the north and the problems that the GNWT is having in retaining medical staff, especially in the remote communities. Concerns have been raised regarding excess costs this government is now incurring given this problem. There are some questions I would like to direct to the Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng, on this matter. First question, Mr. Speaker, could the Minister of Health advise the House of the number of nursing positions currently vacant in the north where contract employees are presently providing the nursing services? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Seamus Henry on Question 539-13(5): Recruitment And Retention Of Nurses
In the Legislative Assembly on May 26th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Question 539-13(5): Recruitment And Retention Of Nurses
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 25th, 1998
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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South
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