Thank you, Mr. Chair. I’d like to
welcome the Minister and the department here today. This is a perfect example where government works well and works right and understands the needs of its people. As someone who has practiced in the area of health care most of my adult life in the Northwest Territories, I have had the pleasure of working independently and now as a legislator on a number of acts pertaining to the health profession. So, when I saw this come through, as an MLA I was very impressed and very thankful to be able to put my hands on it as a committee member and work in conjunction with the department to bring forth what I think is an incredible piece of umbrella legislation. Again, I am very pleased to see that we are actually
making history. We are with a very select number of provinces and territories in Canada that have this type of uniqueness and allow a number of different professions and disciplines to finally work under some scrutiny. The public should feel assured and safe knowing the government is taking great care looking at the needs of its citizens.
I just want to say, Mr. Chair, I am very happy with this act. I think it hits all the high notes that we have. I know we have a number of professions in the wings waiting to have regulations drafted around their professions and nature. Far and none, I believe the department will live up to its reputation in working in a very positive way, working with these professions so that, with time, we will see a number of these professions come on board and have the ability to regulate and be legal contributing members to society under, I guess, some form of structure.
Again, I just want to commend the department for a job well done. I appreciate the consultation that took place and I am looking forward to seeing a number of these professions come on line as soon as we can. Thank you, Mr. Chair.