That's certainly welcome news that the federal government is willing to step in and provide some funds and support our efforts. Certainly looking at a situation where we can combine the service with the other territories would provide efficiencies for us and economies of scale and I recognize that the estimates came in much higher than the department was looking at. I think we do have to recognize that the level of service would increase, but also I believe the number of physicians on staff at emergency could be reduced and we may not have to have the kinds of resources at emergency. I certainly think that oftentimes residents are forced to head up to emergency to see a doctor when clearly they may even recognize themselves that they don't even need to see a doctor, they just need to get some advice from a nurse. So I think there could be some money saved in that situation. I would like to ask the Minister also about the Finance Minister's opening Budget Address. He makes mention of training for prevention workers, but also enhanced funding for family violence shelters. I am wondering if the Minister can talk about the enhanced funding for family violence shelters.
Brendan Bell on Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
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Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 16th, 2003
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