Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I was at the committee meeting where they did brief us on the consolidation of all these programs to make it more accessible. During that briefing I didn't hear or see anything related to any program review or changes that are going to make these programs more responsive. I am just wondering if the Minister would entertain the thought of maybe having the district offices having some qualified plumbers and electricians readily available to go out and make these minor repairs for seniors who own their own homes and are stuck with other family members due to the fact that they just don't have qualified staff in the community. I know we have a Public Works department, we have a revitalization of this Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Program and we're getting more apprentices in government. So can we entertain the thought of having qualified staff at the district level who can jump on a plane today and go and fix their furnace tomorrow and be done with it?
Robert Villeneuve on Question 282-15(5): Housing Programs For Seniors
In the Legislative Assembly on February 9th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 282-15(5): Housing Programs For Seniors
Question 282-15(5): Housing Programs For Seniors
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 8th, 2007
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