Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we have developed a job description. It has been classified both in terms of the criteria for the qualifications, as well as the pay. We've also recognized that there is work to be done at the community level we've attempted to tie in to the broader strategy. We know that there are incumbents. We've been working through the authorities, and in a majority of areas this program was rolled out successfully. There is still work to be done and we are committed to working with the authorities and communities to ensure that we do that in a careful way of recognizing that there are people with communities in those positions who have provided a very valuable service all these years. It's not a type of service that you can just arbitrarily do away with. It should be recognized for what it is, which is a very valuable asset. We are going to work with the authorities to set up the trade. We've managed to develop the criteria for the community wellness workers' training. There is training in other jurisdictions and other post-secondary institutions for the mental health side, and we are going to work to see what we can provide in the North. Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Question 183-15(3): Mental Health Addictions Program
In the Legislative Assembly on May 31st, 2004. See this statement in context.
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Question 183-15(3): Mental Health Addictions Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
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