Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am aware of the issue the Member raises in the House today. We had been contacted by someone from labour standards asking what the government will be prepared to do in response to these concerns that were raised by employees of Northern Addiction Services.
The Department of Health and Social Services has a number of contracts with the board of directors of the Northern Addiction Services. However, these contracts have expired some time ago. The department does not have a contractual relationship with NAS at this time. The responsibility for the payment of the employees of NAS rests with the board of directors, not with the Department of Health and Social Services. Thank you.