Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have taken over the portfolio of Health and Social Services in the last few days. I had a briefing with the deputy minister. I have been working with the previous Minister of Health and Social Services. She has been working very hard on this initiative, of looking at health, the health boards and the way we deliver health in the Northwest Territories.
There has been a lot of work since the Cuff report. I know the department has been working towards a revitalization of an action plan. The Minister was on the verge of tabling a draft action plan when the events of last week unfolded. As a result, I have since been briefed with the deputy minister and his staff. Their work should continue.
The draft action plan is not ready to be tabled. I would prefer to hold off until the events that started to unfold last week run their course, hopefully the end of the week, and we know who is going to take full responsibility for this portfolio. It is a major initiative. I think that whoever is going to take over the responsibility should be hands-on.
In the meantime, I have instructed the department to carry on with the work that the previous Minister was doing. At this point in time, there is not going to be any draft action plan tabled. At the appropriate time, it will probably be actioned. Thank you.