Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Larry Elkin to the position of chairperson for the Stanton Regional Health Board. Early in his career, he worked at both the community and regional level in the NWT. Through extensive northern travel and work, Mr. Elkin developed a keen understanding of community needs, priorities and aspirations, knowledge he has applied to all his work.
Mr. Elkin has over 30 years of policy and management experience with both the NWT and federal governments. For 20 of those years, he served as deputy minister for a number of departments, including: Planning and Program Evaluation; Local Government (now Municipal and Community Affairs); Public Works and Highways; and the NWT Housing Corporation.
In addition to his career credentials, Mr. Elkin has participated in the work of various boards and agencies. Recently, he was the regional chairperson for the Capital Equipment Campaign undertaken by the Stanton Regional Hospital Foundation. In this position, Mr. Elkin developed a great appreciation for the health services provided by Stanton Regional Hospital and other health and social services boards.
I am confident that Mr. Elkin, as chairperson of the Stanton Regional Health Board, will work in close co-operation with the other health and social services boards to ensure the best quality care for all residents. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.