Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I must say that the answer that the Minister has provided is a very good "let's stay in the box" answer as we were warned against in our Circle of Northern Leaders meeting in Hay River. Mr. Speaker, I must state clearly for the record that I do support this program. My questions are in terms of how they are being implemented. Second of all, I do also agree that in all these positions, we need to have people who are properly trained. I am not questioning any of that. It is irresponsible of the government to roll out these programs and require these job requirements when they know, with certainty, that there will not be people in communities who can do this job. I believe getting out of the box is making sure these programs are available in our educational settings or somewhere so that people can be trained for those positions. Why hasn't there been any thought given to that sort of an option? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Sandy Lee on Question 183-15(3): Mental Health Addictions Program
In the Legislative Assembly on May 31st, 2004. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 183-15(3): Mental Health Addictions Program
Question 183-15(3): Mental Health Addictions Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 30th, 2004
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