Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, one of the issues raised in the NWT action plan for seniors was that very issue. What was committed to and what is underway was the striking of an interdepartmental working group with a seat for the NWT Seniors' Society, to address a way to deal with barriers, as my colleague mentioned, to better coordinate the services for seniors which currently are located in several different departments. The initial request was to somehow consolidate all seniors' services under one umbrella or secretariat. That was deemed not to be the most effective way to proceed. That was an alternative that was suggested, that being the interdepartmental group, and they are currently at work on that particular issue. Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Question 266-14(6): Improving Seniors' Assistance Programs
In the Legislative Assembly on June 6th, 2003. See this statement in context.
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Question 266-14(6): Improving Seniors' Assistance Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 5th, 2003
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