Once again, thank you to the Premier for that. I’m also happy to hear that he’s going to give Priorities and Planning an opportunity to look at that and make recommendations as well. I think it’s important to the operations of the working group that the operations are transparent. Given that the Minister of Health and Social Services is responsible for the final design and ultimately the implementation of the Supplemental Health Program, it’s important that she be open to recommendations from this committee. Based on that, I’m a little worried that if the Minister of Health and Social Services were to become the chair, it might be perceived in the public that this is a rubberstamp, which we don’t want. We want this to be transparent and clear. I’m not saying that she’s biased, but I’m concerned that that might be the perception. So would the Premier commit to assigning a chair to this committee that doesn’t already have ultimate responsibility for implementing the recommendations of this working group, this new working group? Thank you.
Glen Abernethy on Question 164-16(5): Working Group On Proposed Changes To The Supplementary Health Benefits Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on May 19th, 2010. See this statement in context.
Question 164-16(5): Working Group On Proposed Changes To The Supplementary Health Benefits Policy
Oral Questions
May 18th, 2010
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