Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the fact is, right now we do have a contract with the society who is the employer and that has to be taken into consideration as we proceed. That's why, at this time, the encouragement is for the employer and employees to sit down and conclude a successful negotiation. Ultimately I think one has to look at the Government of the Northwest Territories which is no longer considered the choice employer of the Northwest Territories as we have, for quite some years, gotten away from some of the benefit levels that past employees were accustomed to. That should be considered as well. At this time, we are encouraging both parties to get back to the negotiation table, hopefully come up with a successful conclusion. During the meantime, we will be dealing with those individuals who are requesting help in the area of drug and addictions and help them receive that at this time. That would be going through alternate sources. At this time, that is going further south than our own border. Thank you.
Floyd Roland on Question 216-15(5): Disruption Of Service At Nats'ejee K'eh Treatment Centre
In the Legislative Assembly on October 30th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 216-15(5): Disruption Of Service At Nats'ejee K'eh Treatment Centre
Question 216-15(5): Disruption Of Service At Nats'ejee K'eh Treatment Centre
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 29th, 2006
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