Thank you, Mr. Speaker. First of all, let me say that we are not the only jurisdiction in which the Health Minister also has other portfolios. When I look at Prince Edward Island, it is Social Services and Seniors, but they are separate departments. I look at the Yukon; the Minister is also responsible for WCB. I don't know all of the jurisdictions, but, Mr. Speaker, whenever I assign portfolios, then I have to look at the interests of the Ministers and also whether or not I feel that they can carry the workload. All of the Ministers in our government carry at least two portfolios, including myself. Some carry three. Mr. Speaker, some even have four in terms of responsibility for specific issues. But, Mr. Speaker, I look at the interests of the Minister, the ability to be able to carry the workload and allocate accordingly. Of course, with only seven on Cabinet, it is a hard task to have everybody have a fair workload. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 117-15(5): Ministerial Portfolio Assignments
In the Legislative Assembly on October 18th, 2006. See this statement in context.
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Item 6: Oral Questions
October 17th, 2006
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