Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, this is a process of capacity building. The key building block is this legislation. We have made an investment with two midwifery positions, one in Hay River and one in Smith. I know that there are also midwife/nurses in Yellowknife and some in Inuvik. The intent is to give the authorities the legislative base and, through the business planning process, the capacity to start moving out birthing services to the regions and to the communities as they are ready and as they can meet the standards. As has been indicated by the Members, there is a wide range of service provided by midwives, prenatal and post-natal as well as actual birthing services. So, Mr. Chairman, yes, the intent is in the coming months and years to have this service more and more available to more and more communities. Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Bill 24: Midwifery Profession ActCommittee Report 18-14(6): Report On The Review Of Bill 21 Protection Against Family Violence Act, Bill 24, Midwifery Profession Act, And Bill 26, Youth Justice Act
In the Legislative Assembly on October 8th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Bill 24: Midwifery Profession ActCommittee Report 18-14(6): Report On The Review Of Bill 21 Protection Against Family Violence Act, Bill 24, Midwifery Profession Act, And Bill 26, Youth Justice Act
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