Debates of June 12th, 2003

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Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Update On Negotiations
Skills Canada Competition
Youth Criminal Justice Act
Conference Board Study Of NWT Economy
Manufacturing Strategy
Aboriginal Law Career Development Program
New NWT Sport And Recreation Board
Support For NWT Arts And Crafts Industry
Acknowledgement Of Disabled Athletes
Hay River Heritage Centre
Application For A Single Rate Zone For Power
Travels Of Princess Alexandra Grade 6 Classes
Core Health Services Available To NWT Residents
Negotiations With Specialist Physicians
Inequities Of The Medical Travel Co-payment
Role Of Special Committees
Tribute To Dene National Chief Bill Erasmus
Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Committee Report 15-14(6): Report On The Review Of Rule 70 Of The Rules Of The Legislative Assembly
Motion To Receive Committee Report 14-14(6) And Move To Committee Of The Whole
Committee Report 15-14(6): Report On The Review Of Rule 70 Of The Rules Of The Legislative Assembly
Motion To Receive Committee Report 15-14(6) And Move To Committee Of The Whole
Item 5: Returns To Oral Questions
Update On Negotiations
Contingency Plan For Specialist Services
Inconsistency In Treatment Of Medical Travel Costs
Hay River Heritage Centre
Government Sponsored Insurance Programs
Harmonization Of Social Housing And Income Support
Housing Meeting In Fort Resolution
Location Of Aklavik Health Centre
Letter Outlining Obstetricians' Concerns
Responsibility For Hay River Airport Maintenance
Status Of Fort Mcpherson Community Services Board
Negotiations With Specialist Physicians
Alcohol And Drug Treatment Services In Aklavik
Written Question 8-14(6): Business Incentive Policy
Written Question 9-14(6): Child Protection Services
Mr. Krutko's Reply
Tabled Document 68-14(6): June 11, 2003, Letter
Tabled Document 69-14(6): Cbc News Release "don't Come North NWT Colleagues Tell Docs" And E-mail
Tabled Document 70-14(6): Public Accounts Of The GNWT, Interim Report - Year Ended March 31, 2003
Tabled Document 71-14(6): June 11, 2003, Letter
Tabled Document 72-14(6): Status Of Women Council Of NWT Annual Report 2001-2002
Tabled Document 73-14(6): Support Manufacturing
Bill 18: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2003-2004
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Bill 13: An Act To Amend The Public Service Act
To Amend Clause 3 Subsection 40.1(1) Of Bill 14
Committee Motion 119-114(6): To Amend Clause 3 Subsection 40.1(2) Of Bill 14
To Amend Clause 3 Subsection 40.1(5) Of Bill 14
To Amend Clause 3 Subsection 40.3(1) Of Bill 14
To Amend Clause 3 Subsection 40.6(1)(d) Of Bill 14
To Amend Clause 5 Of Bill 13
Bill 13: Deh Cho Bridge Act
To Amend Clause 10 Of Bill 13
Bill 18: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2003-2004
To Report On $1.3 Million Project For The Tuktoyaktuk Road Reconstruction
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 13: Deh Cho Bridge Act
Bill 14: An Act To Amend The Public Service Act
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Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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The Chair

The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Voytilla. Ms. Lee.

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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This being a supplementary budget, this is in addition to what was there before. What is the total budget that is allocated for the physicians' contracts?

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Handley.

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Joe Handley

Joe Handley Weledeh

Mr. Chairman, I don't believe that we have the information for the total budget for all of the general practitioners.

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Ms. Lee.

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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

The salary range that I heard, the highest number was $240,000. What other things go on top of that compensation package? Besides the salary, what other things would the physicians under contract be paid for?

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Handley.

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Joe Handley

Joe Handley Weledeh

Mr. Chairman, on top of the regular salaries, there are a number of items that are included in the total benefits to the physicians. The transitional bonus, retroactive pay, northern allowance, medical education, professional fees. There is a retirement portion, retention amount, medical texts and some insurance and benefits as well. Thank you.

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Ms. Lee.

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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Besides the general salary, then doctors on call or on extra services would get extra fees. Am I correct to assume that? Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Handley.

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Joe Handley

Joe Handley Weledeh

Yes, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Ms. Lee.

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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

I don't know if the Minister could provide this, but can we get any figures as to... No, it's okay. I will not ask that question. May I ask a question on what the economizing measures under $220,000 is? Thank you.

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Handley.

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Joe Handley

Joe Handley Weledeh

Mr. Chairman, the $220,000 is made up from two areas: early childhood development, a reduction of financial contribution available to authorities targeted for purchased rehabilitation services. That's speech, language and occupational therapy. That amounts to $200,000. Then there were department-wide reductions in other O and M expenses, and that amounted to $20,000, making up to $220,000.

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Mr. Handley.

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Joe Handley

Joe Handley Weledeh

Mr. Chairman, sorry, I may have been looking at the wrong $220,000. I think I was lower down in the page. Mr. Chairman, there is $200,000 that was reduced through a decision to not expand telehealth at this time, and then another $20,000 that was department-wide reductions in other O and M expenses.

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Program delivery support, not previously authorized, $1.647 million.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Health services programs, not previously authorized, negative $707,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Paul Delorey

Supplementary health programs, not previously authorized, negative $20,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair

The Chair Paul Delorey

Community health programs, not previously authorized, negative $220,000.