Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister exactly what effect has it been to the department by not having anyone in this position for over three months.
Debates of Feb. 20th, 2002
This is page numbers 21 - 47 of the Hansard for the 14th Assembly, 5th Session. The original version can be accessed on the Legislative Assembly's website or by contacting the Legislative Assembly Library. The word of the day was development.
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Supplementary To Question 15-14(5): Status Of Assistant Deputy Minister Position
Question 15-14(5): Status Of Assistant Deputy Minister Position
Item 7: Oral Questions
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Supplementary To Question 15-14(5): Status Of Assistant Deputy Minister Position
Question 15-14(5): Status Of Assistant Deputy Minister Position
Item 7: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Krutko. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Ootes.
Further Return To Question 15-14(5): Status Of Assistant Deputy Minister Position
Question 15-14(5): Status Of Assistant Deputy Minister Position
Item 7: Oral Questions
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We do not feel that it has been because we have had our people back up into the position, including the deputy minister taking over some of the responsibilities in the interim. It has meant a period of time of a lot of work for the individuals down the line and the deputy minister. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 15-14(5): Status Of Assistant Deputy Minister Position
Question 15-14(5): Status Of Assistant Deputy Minister Position
Item 7: Oral Questions
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Supplementary To Question 15-14(5): Status Of Assistant Deputy Minister Position
Question 15-14(5): Status Of Assistant Deputy Minister Position
Item 7: Oral Questions
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, can the Minister tell us exactly how many people have been recruited to fill that position?
Supplementary To Question 15-14(5): Status Of Assistant Deputy Minister Position
Question 15-14(5): Status Of Assistant Deputy Minister Position
Item 7: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Krutko. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Ootes.
Further Return To Question 15-14(5): Status Of Assistant Deputy Minister Position
Question 15-14(5): Status Of Assistant Deputy Minister Position
Item 7: Oral Questions
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. No one has been recruited to fill the position on a permanent basis. The deputy minister has acted as the responsibility for the education and culture side. She has taken the individuals that are on that particular side and asked them to fill in wherever necessary. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 15-14(5): Status Of Assistant Deputy Minister Position
Question 15-14(5): Status Of Assistant Deputy Minister Position
Item 7: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Minister. Item 7, oral questions. The honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, Mr. Nitah.
Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Item 7: Oral Questions
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Steven Nitah Tu Nedhe
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question this afternoon is for the Minister of Health and Social Services dealing with medical travel and support services for those on medical travel.
What is the current policy for medical travel assistance for family members of those who are in dire straits, who are terminally ill, who have to be transported to Edmonton, where a large percentage of our patients are going from the Northwest Territories? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Item 7: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Nitah. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Health and Social Services, Mr. Miltenberger.
Return To Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Item 7: Oral Questions
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, there are escorts provided when it is deemed necessary by the staff. There are no compassionate travel benefits currently under the existing medical travel policy. Thank you.
Return To Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Item 7: Oral Questions
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Supplementary To Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Item 7: Oral Questions
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Steven Nitah Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister elaborate for the House on the escort? What is their role and responsibility when they travel with the patients? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Supplementary To Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Item 7: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Nitah. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Health and Social Services, Mr. Miltenberger.
Further Return To Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Item 7: Oral Questions
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, an escort would provide or could provide a number of functions. They could be there because the person is going to need assistance because of the treatment required. They could be there to provide assistance if the person is not fluent in English and they are going to facilities where there are no interpreter services. They could be there because it is deemed appropriate for the mental health and the particular needs at that time that the escort is with the patient. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Item 7: Oral Questions
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Supplementary To Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Item 7: Oral Questions
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Steven Nitah Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. While in Edmonton, are there any government programs or services to support the patient and/or the escorts for the patients? Are there any government services or individuals in Edmonton to support northern patients? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Supplementary To Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Item 7: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Nitah. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Health and Social Services, Mr. Miltenberger.
Further Return To Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Item 7: Oral Questions
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we have an arrangement with Larga Homes. As well, I believe there are two nurses there to assist patients from the North. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Item 7: Oral Questions
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Supplementary To Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
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Item 7: Oral Questions
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Steven Nitah Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My understanding is there are two individuals or two nurses to support northern patients. They do not speak any official languages of the Northwest Territories other than English and their support services are questionable at the very best.
Can the Minister elaborate on what kind of qualifications should these support staff have while they are in Edmonton to support northern patients? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Supplementary To Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Item 7: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Nitah. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Health and Social Services, Mr. Miltenberger.
Further Return To Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Item 7: Oral Questions
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the people who are there to deal with Northerners should of course be aware of the issues and the environment that the people are coming from. They should have the required professional background.
This issue, I would like to point out, Mr. Speaker, is one that we are going to be looking at as we renegotiate our contract with the Capital Health Authority to make sure we have adequate and appropriate services that we need for the people of the Northwest Territories.
It has not been done since 1996 and these kinds of issues are going to be very important to ensure that the services that we are going to have here are appropriate. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Question 16-14(5): Medical And Escort Travel Policies
Item 7: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Minister. Item 7, oral questions. The honourable Member for Deh Cho, Mr. McLeod.
Question 17-14(5): Community Constable Program Funding
Item 7: Oral Questions
February 19th, 2002
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Michael McLeod Deh Cho
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister of Justice a question regarding the Community Constable Program. Mr. Speaker, for many, many years now we have heard complaints from the communities who have had to deal with public mischief, public damage, juvenile delinquency. With the recent community development that has happened, there has been an escalation of criminal activity in our communities.
I, as the MLA for the Deh Cho, three of the four communities that I represent have no RCMP. The one community that does have an RCMP presence are saying that they are overworked.
I am aware that there is funding from Justice, from MACA, from the RCMP themselves, the Solicitor General of Canada, for training and for uniforms and the community is responsible to pick up the wages, benefits and the insurance. That comes to a very healthy sum. I am estimating around $50,000 for the community portion.
I would like to ask the Minister if there is any consideration for funding to cover wages for the communities that are requesting this program? Thank you.