With respect to our definition of voluntary sector and NGOs, ultimately I think we’re talking about the same thing. We’re talking about these organizations that we’re working with who some provide services with us and others who do things for us and others who need support so they can do things on their own. I think we’re ultimately talking about the same thing and clearly we’re really, really close to being exactly on the same page here. We’re doing the things that we want you to do, but from a public point of view what we’re trying to tell you is there is that confusion about who is the person I should go to. Who should I talk to? Is it the deputy minister? Is it the ADM? Is it a director? Do I go to MACA? Maybe it doesn’t require a new position if you’re doing the work already, but we definitely need to somehow publicize and create some clarity as to who that contact person is. That person may in fact delegate some of those conversations or responsibilities to another person. It doesn’t hurt us at this point since all these things are being done to say from this point on X position is the contact and it may be deferred or delegated henceforth, whatever. But let’s help these people understand who the primary contact could be in these areas so that we can acknowledge the good work that’s being done in the Executive and MACA and help people focus their asks and their attention rather than being lost or confused, and let’s maximize all this good work you’re doing in the Executive. Let’s maximize it by giving them a contact person who is the primary contact and work may flow from there. We’re so close. I mean, it doesn’t necessarily mean creating a position. It may not mean creating a position, but let’s identify and create some certainty and clarity. That’s, I think, what we’re ultimately asking for.
Glen Abernethy on Consideration in Committee of the Whole on Bills and Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 28th, 2011. See this statement in context.
Consideration in Committee of the Whole on Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
February 27th, 2011
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