Debates of Oct. 8th, 2003

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Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Update On The NWT Hydro Development Initiative
south Slave
sahtu
GNWT Response To Miramar Con Mine
Better Services To Communities And To Government
NWT Housing Corporation Ministerial Achievements
Supporting Communities
Rcmp Actions To Combat Crime In Downtown Yellowknife
Realizing Benefits From Economic Development Initiatives
Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement
Homeownership And Maintenance Programs For Single Parents
Downturn In NWT High School Graduation Rates
Community Consultations On GNWT Capital Planning Process
Laid-off Con Mine Workers
Addressing Special Needs In NWT Classrooms
Need For A Dementia Facility
Medical Travel Costs
Deh Cho Bridge Project
Significant Events In The Nunakput Constituency
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Community Infrastructure Needs In Rae
Giant Mine Remediation Funding
Housing Programs For Single Parents
NWT Graduation Rates
Addressing Special Needs In NWT Classrooms
Dismissal Of Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board Member
Public Communication Of Medical Travel Policy
Consultation On Proposed Deh Cho Bridge Toll
Maximizing The Benefits Of Resource Development
Temporary Retention Of Miramar Con Mine Employees
Approval For Giant Mine Remediation Project
Written Question 14-14(6): Student Appeal Process At Aurora College
Tabled Document 103-14(6): Northwest Territories Search And Rescue Prevention Strategic Plan
Bill 31: Act To Amend The Official Languages Act, No. 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Revert To Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Bill 32, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 2002-2003
Bill 22: Waste Recovery And Reduction ActCommittee Report 19-14(6): Report On The Review Of Bill 22, Waste Recovery And Reduction Act, And Bill 25, Municipal Statutes Replacement Act
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
Bill 25: Municipal Statutes Replacement ActCommittee Report 19-14(6): Report On The Review Of Bill 22, Waste Recovery And Reduction Act, And Bill 25, Municipal Statutes Replacement Act
Committee Motion 136-14(6) To Consult And Bring Forward Amendments To The Settlements Act
To Amend Schedule B Of Bill 25
Bill 31: An Act To Amend The Official Languages Act. No. 3
To Amend Clause 5 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Section 4
To Amend Clause 8 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Subsection 12(2)
To Amend Clause 16 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Subsection 25.1(1)
To Amend Clause 16 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Subsection 25.1(2)
To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Subsection 25.5(1)
To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Subsection 25.3(1)
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 21: Protection Against Family Violence Act
Bill 33: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 4, 2002-2003
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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The Chair

The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would just like to ask the Minister if we have any statistics that we can show exactly on the number of patients that have seen these specialists and have a cost breakdown on what it is costing based on a cost per patient?

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Mr. Miltenberger.

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Once again, I don't have that level of detail available, but we can commit to provide the information we have in regard to specialists' workloads and volumes.

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Just getting back to my area of questioning about the five mental health workers, I see you are posting two new positions in the Inuvik region. I'd just like to ask the Minister if those positions will be advertised in the region or is this simply going to be done through headquarters?

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Mr. Miltenberger.

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the intent is for the authorities across the territory to deal with the majority of their staffing at the regional level so that those positions will be staffed out of Inuvik.

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

I'd like to ask the Minister, how soon can these positions be filled?

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Mr. Miltenberger.

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Mr. Chairman, the funds are available. My understanding is with the mental health positions, for this year there is one for Inuvik, one for Holman, that they just have to do the staffing and make sure whatever changes were required for office space are made.

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Just a question on other priorities, $800,000. Could we get an idea of what that $800,000 is for? Could you give us a breakdown?

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Mr. Handley.

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Joe Handley

Joe Handley Weledeh

Mr. Chairman, the $800,000 is money that is to be allocated to each of the regions, to the eight regional boards at $100,000 each. It is earmarked for primary care and exactly how it is to be used is up to each of the regional boards, but clearly it has to be for primary care, for direct care. Thank you.

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Can the Minister tell us if any of this money will be spent in the communities, out of the $100,000 per region or will it simply stay at the regional centres?

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Mr. Handley.

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Joe Handley

Joe Handley Weledeh

Mr. Chairman, I expect that it will be allocated out to the communities. Each of the boards and the department will have to develop a plan before the money is expended and that would be approved through the department, but it is meant for small local initiatives and I don't think we will see it used up only in the headquarters. Thank you.

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Just on the palliative care program, I have raised questions in the House with the Minister on this. From information I have seen there hasn't been any of these types of programs in the smaller communities and not in the Mackenzie Delta region. I'd just like to ask the Minister exactly, did they do analysis before this money was allocated to where these programs already exist and where those programs don't exist?

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Mr. Handley.

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Joe Handley

Joe Handley Weledeh

Mr. Chairman, did the Member say palliative care or mental health care?

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Mr. Krutko.