Mr. Speaker, it is nice that they are asking us questions for a change. Technically, I can’t say what I have wrong with the substance, because in order to make a fair and accurate assessment of whether this program that they are proposing is a right one, we need options to consider. We need alternatives to consider. Research should have been done on this. When we did the motion, Mr. Speaker, the motion included a discussion around the department going out and meeting with the potentially affected stakeholders to get that information, get those options and they were going to research it. The Minister said they would talk to the stakeholders and get that information. They should be coming back to us with all of that information. What the result might be is this might be the best program, but without all of these alternatives we will never know and never be able to make the decision that this is the best. I want that information. The Minister said she was going to give it. Why didn’t she provide us with that information that she said she was going to provide? It is simple. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Glen Abernethy on Question 90-16(5): Proposed Changes To Supplementary Health Benefits Program
In the Legislative Assembly on March 25th, 2010. See this statement in context.
Question 90-16(5): Proposed Changes To Supplementary Health Benefits Program
Oral Questions
March 24th, 2010
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