Madam Chair, just a quick comment again to the Minister in terms of this issue here. Again, I always make reference to our situation some years ago in terms of dealing with the federal government on certain claims. You know, you've got to validate certain process of claims and sometimes it takes a long time. Are these injured workers given support through this system? Because sometimes, for whatever reason, roadblocks, or barriers, or misunderstanding, or confusion comes up. It just prolongs the pain for seeking a fair and just hearing or discovery. What type of support is given to the family? I say this, Madam Chair, because for the workers it's a stressful time and for the families sometimes they're not given enough support. Sometimes the only reason some things happen is because there's a court system or because some body is being held liable to make some compensation to the situation, and usually it's to the families and to the injured workers. So I guess for the people in the smaller communities that sometimes don't have the ready access to resources in the communities. If you want a medical opinion, is it the nurse in our communities? Is that good enough, or do we have to wait for a doctor? I just hope that we have some flexibility in terms of how we look at workers in our smaller communities in terms of this situation here and support for them when they go through this process. I imagine it must be a painful process and we have to really support them, otherwise we're going to be here next year again having the same kind of discussion. Thank you, Madam Chair.
Norman Yakeleya on Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 7th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 6th, 2007
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