When the Minister and his department set about writing regulations, it is the committee members' hope they will take into consideration the comments of witnesses who have told us of the need for a midwifery advisory committee.

Ms. Becker, speaking on behalf of the Midwives' Association of the NWT and Nunavut, recommended that there be established "an advisory committee consisting of practicing midwives, representatives of the public, other health care professionals and departmental staff."

Ms. Paulette also made this point, as did the College of Midwives of British Columbia in their written submission, when they wrote "our experience in British Columbia has been that it is extremely valuable to have the input of professional midwives and government appointed public representatives."