Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That’s very discouraging to hear, because I don’t think the department was on their game on the implementation of this new health care card system. I’m particularly worried about students that maybe hold NWT health care cards but they’re down in Alberta or someplace else, that this Minister is now telling us in this House that they would not receive services. I could see in the Northwest Territories people probably know people and it would be a lot easier, but I’m particularly worried about people outside of the territory who have birthdates early on in the year. Probably by the time we get to November or December it will all be worked out, but there were glitches, there were problems, and I would like there to be some kind of a grace period where people could be provided the services and they will get their cards eventually. I’d like the Minister to explain to us why that would not be possible.
Jane Groenewegen on Question 120-17(4): Health Care Card Renewal Process
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 2013. See this statement in context.
Question 120-17(4): Health Care Card Renewal Process
Oral Questions
February 21st, 2013
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