Question.
Debates of June 4th, 2003
This is page numbers 781 - 810 of the Hansard for the 14th Assembly, 6th Session. The original version can be accessed on the Legislative Assembly's website or by contacting the Legislative Assembly Library. The word of the day was ---agreed.
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Bill 20: Forgiveness Of Debts Act, 2003-2004
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
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An Hon. Member
Bill 20: Forgiveness Of Debts Act, 2003-2004
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Question has been called. All those in favour, please signify. Thank you. All those opposed? The motion is carried.
---Carried
Bill 20 has had second reading, and accordingly the bill stands referred to a committee. Item 18, second reading of bills. Item 19, consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters: Minister's Statement 44-14(6), Specialist Negotiations; Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act; Bill 10, Hospital Insurance and Health and Social Services Administration Act; and, Bill 12, Nursing Profession Act, with Mr. Krutko in the chair.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair David Krutko
I would like to call Committee of the Whole to order. We have several items to deal with: Minister's Statement 44-14(6), and Bills 5, 10 and 12. What is the wish of the committee? Mr. Dent.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Charles Dent Frame Lake
Mr. Chairman, I'd like to recommend that committee consider Bill 10, followed by Bill 12.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed
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The Chair David Krutko
With that we will take a short break and come back and continue Bill 10.
---SHORT RECESS
Bill 10, Hospital Insurance And Health And Social Services Administration Act
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The Chair David Krutko
I'd like to call Committee of the Whole back to order. Before we broke, we agreed to deal with Bill 10. At this time I'd like to ask the Minister responsible for the bill if he has any opening comments. Minister Miltenberger.
Minister's Opening Comments
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Yes, I do. Mr. Chairman, I'm pleased to have the opportunity to speak with the Members of committee about Bill 10 which proposes changes to the Hospital Insurance and Health and Social Services Administration Act. The amendment will continue the Hay River Community Health Board as a board of management called the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority, and exclude its employees from the public service.
The bill also consequently amends the Public Service Act to reflect the status of the employees. The amendment provides a legislative framework to bring the health and social services facilities in the Hay River area under a board of management that is appointed by the Minister without transferring Hay River employees into the public service.
This bill helps to fulfill the commitment made in the NWT Health and Social Services System Action Plan to standardize a process of appointing, orienting and training of trustees and to standardize an accountability framework. It also fulfills a commitment to establish a Hay River board of management under the Hospital Insurance and Health and Social Services Administration Act, to help implement the action plan objectives.
The amendment is necessary to complete the process of bringing all GNWT health and social services facilities under boards of management that are appointed by the Minister under HIHSSA.
I would like to thank the Members for their consideration and support of this bill. I would now be pleased to answer any questions committee Members may have.
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The Chair David Krutko
Thank you, Mr. Minister. At this time I would like to ask the committee responsible for reviewing the bill if they have any general comments. Mr. Lafferty.
Standing Committee On Social Programs Comments
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Leon Lafferty North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Standing Committee on Social Programs met on Friday, May 16, 2003, to review Bill 10, An Act to Amend the Hospital Insurance and Health and Social Services Administration Act. The amendments will allow the Minister to appoint the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority and clarify that the employees of the authority are not members of the public service as defined by the Public Service Act.
Committee Members noted these amendments were developed in consultation with the town of Hay River and the employees as represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada. No concerns were expressed by either party to the standing committee.
Individual Members of the committee may have questions or comments for the Minister as we proceed. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
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The Chair David Krutko
Thank you, Mr. Lafferty. At this time I'd like to recognize people from the nursing professions from the NWT Registered Nurses' Association: Anna Tumchewics; Lorie Crawford, chairperson of the legislation committee; Elizabeth Cook, nurse practitioner educator; Karen Graham, nurse practitioner educator; Jodi Brennan, health programs instructor; and, Barb Bromley, former president of the NWT Registered Nurses' Association; and Sylvia Stard, president of the NWT Registered Nurses' Association. I'd like to welcome you to the House.
---Applause
General comments. Mr. Minister. Does the committee agree the Minister brings in his witnesses?
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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The Chair David Krutko
Sergeant-at-Arms, could you escort the witnesses in?
For the record, Mr. Minister, could you introduce your witnesses?
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Mr. Chairman, I have with me Mr. Dave Murray, the deputy minister of Health and Social Services; Ms. Janis Cooper, legislative counsel, Department of Justice; Susan Ellis, senior policy advisor for Health and Social Services. Thank you.
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The Chair David Krutko
Welcome witnesses. General comments on Bill 10, An Act to Amend the Hospital Insurance and Health and Social Services Administration Act?
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Some Hon. Members
Detail.
Detail
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed
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Bill 10, Hospital Insurance And Health And Social Services Administration Act
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed.