When I say each department is doing its own, I am saying, for example, that the Department of Health would look at the health statistics from the bureau and see what the statistics are on addictions and treatment, and then they would create a policy around our services in that area. That's the kind of policy they would be undertaking. When it comes to a macroeconomics policy, there is no one except Finance who are doing that in a comprehensive way. Even, as I said, Mr. Chairman, it hasn't been that comprehensive now. It hasn't been a big issue, but it is becoming a big issue for us. We do need one department that is going to take the lead on it. We looked at it and it was our decision to place it in Finance and certainly, depending on how effective it is there, we would be open to reviewing that with the committees in future. Thank you.
Joe Handley on Committee Motion 30-15(4): Recommendation To Remove The Socio-economic Impact Fund Senior Advisor Position, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on February 27th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 30-15(4): Recommendation To Remove The Socio-economic Impact Fund Senior Advisor Position, Carried
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 26th, 2006
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