Well in the analysis that are being done right now and as I say sensitive discussions that are underway, that will have to be a critical component of it, is the affordability issue. At this time I have not seen any documentation to say otherwise. The Workers Compensation Board, I will be making a comment on that later on this week, is a pretty impressive organization. It has done a darn good job in terms of its obligations to injured workers and to employers and I think later on this week I will make a comment about how even its current performance is. It has outperformed itself, in a way. So in terms, is there a fiscal capability? I think that is the issue you are asking to have two new Workers Compensation Boards, east and west. To date, to say is that there? I honestly could not answer you. I believe it is but these discussions are currently underway. The negotiations are sensitive and it will be critical that when it comes across my desk, Mr. O'Brien, I want it to be critical that there be an affordability component to it. When that comes across my desk, I will share it with yourself and my colleagues in the House. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 17-13(6): Update On Nwtpc And WCB Division Transition Measures
In the Legislative Assembly on September 16th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 17-13(6): Update On Nwtpc And Wcb Division Transition Measures
Question 17-13(6): Update On Nwtpc And WCB Division Transition Measures
Item 6: Oral Questions
September 15th, 1998
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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