I think the Minister misunderstands my point. I’m not talking about subsidizing the WCB of the Yukon Territory. I’m talking about finding a joint partnership where perhaps we can create a pan-territorial WCB that could work for the three of us. If it means that we could streamline our legislation that works cooperatively, if it means that we could streamline our administration, perhaps that’s the route, or perhaps it means our investment of our money that we collect through the WCB rates. That’s the type of thinking that I’m suggesting that we take that approach as opposed to subsidizing in a way that doesn’t make sense to the bottom line of our present system. I know that it’s uncharted territory and it certainly couldn’t be done at the will of one MLA or even the will of one Minister, but I’m asking the Minister if he would be willing to engage in this type of discussion and certainly keep all Members informed and apprised to any potential developments of if this idea could become a real initiative.
Robert Hawkins on Question 194-16(4): Pan-Territorial Approach To Workers’ Compensation
In the Legislative Assembly on January 27th, 2010. See this statement in context.
Question 194-16(4): Pan-Territorial Approach To Workers’ Compensation
Oral Questions
January 26th, 2010
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