In 2005, when I actually worked for the Government of Northwest Territories, we were looking at bringing in the Hay River Health and Social Services into the public service at that time, and I was actually working on that file. At that time, it was estimated to be around $5 million to bring the Hay River authority into the public service. Since then, because it was decided not to move forward at the time because of the cost, we have had to top up their pension every year. Last year, the top-up on the pension was about $872,000 and, for this year, we have an early estimate that suggests we’re going to have to top up their pension $1.2 million. All in all, it’s about a million a year average since 2005. If you do the math, Mr. Speaker, we’re talking $12, $14, $15 million just to keep that pension alive in Hay River.
Glen Abernethy on Question 752-18(2): Status Of Hay River Health Authority
In the Legislative Assembly on May 25th, 2017. See this statement in context.
Question 752-18(2): Status Of Hay River Health Authority
Oral Questions
May 24th, 2017
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