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  • Her favourite word was hay.
Historical Information Jane Groenewegen is no longer a member of the Legislative Assembly.

Last in the Legislative Assembly November 2015, as MLA for Hay River South

Lost her last election, in 2015, with 35% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Question 72-13(3): Business Incentive Policy Review Process March 26th, 1996

Mr. Speaker, my question today is for the Minister of Public Works and Services. I've received several phone calls from constituents in the last 24 hours, as a result of the public consultation on the business incentive policy meeting that was held in Hay River this week. The constituents who called were business people and they were very concerned with the proposed changes to the business incentive policy. I was wondering if the Minister could outline for me the remainder of this process. I understand that there was originally consultation, and now there's a second round of consultation going on; but, I'm concerned with the process because I want to know what input this House is going to have in the final changes that are recommended. So, as I said, an outline of the remaining process would be appreciated. Thank you.

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole March 25th, 1996

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your committee has been considering Tabled Document 1-13(3), and I would like to report progress and, Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of Committee of the Whole be concurred with. Thank you.

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery March 25th, 1996

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to recognize my new constituency assistant who's up from Hay River assisting me with my workload, Carmen Schauerte.

--- Applause

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole March 21st, 1996

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your committee has been considering Tabled Document 1-13(3) and I would like to report progress and, Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of Committee of the Whole be concurred with.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters March 21st, 1996

Committee of the Whole is then a greed ... The motion is in order. All those in favour? All those opposed? Would you like to be the only one who is opposed, Mr. Kakfwi? The motion is carried.

--- Carried

I will now rise and report progress.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters March 21st, 1996

I would like to call Committee of the

Whole to order at this time. Today on the agenda is the

continuation of the consideration of Tabled Document 1

13(3), Report on the Commission on MLA Compensation. Mr. Erasmus.

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery March 21st, 1996

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I was pleased that I was able to convince my husband to take the day off work today and come and defend the Groenewegen name on the ice against the media. I would like to recognize my husband, Rick, and my daughter, Jillian,

--- Applause

Tabled Document 1-13(3): Report Of The Commission On MLA Compensation March 20th, 1996

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Some of the Members had spoken of the commission's recommendations with respect to constituency work expenses and they felt that the recommendations on that were outside of the mandate of commission. In fairness to the commission, I just wanted to read item six, that was in the terms of reference that were given to the commission. It is: "Develop a statement of purpose for the constituency work expense allowances, including recommending permissible spending criteria and to express an opinion on the adequacy of the current levels of these allowances." I understand the concern of the Members who don't agree with the recommendations, but I think it would be incorrect to say that that was outside of their mandate to make those recommendations. Thank you.

Tabled Document 1-13(3): Report Of The Commission On MLA Compensation March 20th, 1996

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As I had indicated during the election campaign and on several occasions subsequent to that, I do think that the pension plan, as it existed, was too lucrative and that MLAs should not expect a pension any different than what the Hay Plan people in the government service receive. I support that part of the recommendations. Also, I concur with Mr. Morin and Mr. Miltenberger that MLAs should be prepared to lead by example and to take a reduction in pay equal to, if not greater than, the public service. It remains to be seen what the public service will negotiate, but I think that we, without even knowing how that is going to turn out, need to clearly state that we are prepared to adjust our incomes to the fiscal times we are in. I will have further comments when we review the report, recommendation by recommendation. Thank you.

Question 20-13(3): Ontario Government Study On Chiropractic Services March 20th, 1996

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the Minister consider issuing a request for proposals for a licensed and accredited chiropractor to perform services on a pilot project basis as an itinerant practitioner travelling from region to region or health care facilities? From that, he could garner further information with respect to its effectiveness. Thank you.