Mr. Speaker, the role of the regional wellness councils starting August 1st, and ongoing, is to do exactly what the Member is talking about. It is to work with the territorial authority on territorial programs, but also how do we customize or tailor those programs to meet the local community and individual regional needs. Those policies will be done, probably, ongoing for the rest of the life of this new structure because changes do take place. It will take time. The councils will be involved on an ongoing basis. As new programs come out, they will be required to help us design a local delivery. This is part of their role. This is something that they will be involved with ongoing for the life of the authority.
Glen Abernethy on Question 277-18(2): Implementation Of Regional Wellness Councils
In the Legislative Assembly on June 27th, 2016. See this statement in context.
Question 277-18(2): Implementation Of Regional Wellness Councils
Oral Questions
June 26th, 2016
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