It’s never too late. We need to get it done and we will get it done. With respect to the 16 to 18-year-olds, I’m sure the
Member recalls if an individual between 16 and 18 wishes to have services, they still can volunteer for support. To deal with some of the other changes we have all discussed during the reviews of the Child and Family Services Act in the 16th Assembly, we
are going to need some legislative changes. In the meantime, it needs to be across the department, because we talked about some individuals who choose not to receive services are not eligible for things like income support, so I have directed my department to meet with representatives of Education, Culture and Employment to see what we can do to make sure those individuals who choose not to take the volunteer services can receive coverage.
With respect to the act and what is coming forward, I have provided the LP; I have received some feedback from committee on things they would like us to include as we move forward. I’m happy to sit down and if I can get a meeting with the Standing Committee on Social Programs, we can have these discussions because I don’t think you want me to start listing these things off. We’d be here all day. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.