Debates of June 18th, 2002

This is page numbers 833 - 910 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 chairman.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
National Aboriginal Day
New Mandate/secretariat For Youth Minister
Fire Core Training Certification Ceremony
National Aboriginal Day
Preferential Treatment For Yellowknife
Inuvik Petroleum Show 2002
National Aboriginal Day
Knowledge Management Strategy Recommendations
Achievement Levels Of High School Graduates
Programs For Housing Maintenance And Repairs
Business Incentive Policy Limerick
Effect Of Class Sizes On Learning
Mining Week 2002
Yellowknife High School Graduation Ceremonies
National Aboriginal Day
Thomas Simpson High School Graduation Ceremonies
Passing Of Noah Selamio
National Aboriginal Day
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
GNWT Knowledge Management Strategy
Drug And Alcohol Treatment Programs
Student Hiring At Hay River Hospital
Status Of Aboriginal Language Specialists
Dogrib Self-government And Land Claim Negotiations
Review Of Financial Administration Manual Directive
Maintenance Costs Incurred By NWT Housing Corporation Clients
Competition Bureau Ruling On Canadian Diamonds
Staff Shortage At Stanton Hospital
Conditions On Health Board Funding
Relief For Evicted Social Housing Clients
Impact Of Dust On Population Health
Increase Under The Fur Pricing Program
Mackenzie Valley Oil And Gas Pipeline
Addressing Critical Housing Needs
Water Service In Fort Mcpherson
Stockpiling Of Crushed Gravel
Impacts Of Resource Development
Municipal Taxation And Treaty Rights
Poor Condition Of The Fort Mcpherson Water Source Access Road
Municipal Taxation And Treaty Rights
Fire Core Training Certification
Municipal Taxation And Treaty Rights
Fort Mcpherson Fire Truck
Written Question 4-14(5): Initialling Of The Final Dogrib Claim
Written Question 5-14(5): Financial Assistance For Students With Disabilities
Written Question 6-14(5): Aurora College Nursing Program
Petition 2-14(5): Funding For Educating Bodies
Committee Report 9-14(5): Progress Report On The Review Of The Official Languages Act
Tabled Document 48-14(5): Package Of Letters Regarding The Detrimental Effects Of Classroom Overcrowding
Extended Adjournment Of The House To October 16, 2002
Extended Adjournment Of The House To October 16, 2002 (carried)
Bill 17: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2002-2003
Bill 17: Supplementary Appropriations Act, No. 1, 2002-2003
Bill 18: Forgiveness Of Debts Act, 2002-2003
Bill 19: Write-off Of Debts Act, 2002-2003
Bill 21: Health Statutes Amendment Act
Schedule A -- Amendments To Certified Nursing Assistants Act
Schedule B -- Amendments To The Dental Auxiliaries Act
Schedule C -- Amendments To Dental Mechanics Act
Schedule D -- Amendments To Dental Profession Act
Schedule E -- Amendments To Guardianship And Trusteeship Act
Schedule F -- Amendments To Hospital Insurance And Health And Social Services Administration Act
Schedule G -- Amendments To Medical Care Act
Schedule H -- Amendments To Medical Health Profession Act
Schedule I -- Amendments To Optometry Act
Schedule J -- Amendments To Pharmacy Act
Schedule K -- Amendments To Public Health Act
Schedule L -- Amendments To Veterinary Profession Act
Schedule M -- Amendments To Vital Statistics Act
Bill 22: An Act To Amend The Child And Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
To Repeal Subsection 2(3) Of The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act (carried)
To Enact Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission Legislation (carried)
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Ms. Lee.

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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I do not understand that answer. I do not know why the commitment of a Minister to consult with interested parties pertaining to something like nurse practitioners who have to work very closely with the medical profession in this territory in delivering health care services, why is it that the Minister has to rely on a fine difference between whether an association is self-regulating or not to decide whether or not he should consult with them in deciding regulations as to conditions, limits and everything else that has to do with nurse practitioners? Can the Minister give a better answer than that? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Miltenberger.

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, it is an important distinction. The Nursing Association is a self-regulating profession. This act pertains and deals with nurses. As they are a self-regulating profession, it is imperative, as I stated, "shall consult with the association." That is the intent, to work collaboratively with them and to make it imperative that it be done, because they are self-regulating. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Ms. Lee.

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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Given the answers he has given earlier about the need for all the parties involved in this to work together, and given the regulation-making power he has under subsection 1, in the interest of working together with everyone involved, could he not make the commitment to consult with the medical profession, or the medical association, or however they can be consulted, to work with them prior to the permanent legislation coming in?

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Mr. Minister.

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I have made that commitment approximately three times. I could put it in writing, if the Member would like, but I am on record as saying that I am committed to consulting. This is a collaborative practice initiative. We need to have the medical association and the nurses working along with the department and the authorities to make this a reality. We have to make this a shared responsibility. So yes, I am prepared and will continue to consult and work with all the partners involved in this particular initiative. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Clause 24.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Part 2, clause 25.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 26.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 27.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Page 8, clause 28.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 29.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 30.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 31.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 32.