Bob Bromley

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Next on my list, Mr. Krutko.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thanks to the Minister for that response. I believe the Minister’s response reflects my general observation as we reviewed the bill, that it’s a fairly unformed bill. It provides the basics but only the basics. A lot will need to be developed beyond, obviously, basic principles and running it through processes and policies. Many of these policies and processes don’t exist at this time for a bill of this nature. I suppose the implication of the Minister was that this would be done through regulations, and certainly highlights the thinking of committee as to why those...

So just for my clarity here, there are no partnerships between jurisdictions like provincial and/or federal in the actions that are underway.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Once again I’m very pleased to support this motion and happy to see the committee bringing it forward. I think again it is an opportunity for the public to be heard on this.

I know that the committee is stepping out a little bit. This is not, again, a typical order of things, but it speaks to this being a different act that is dealing with the public purse and has the added responsibility of ensuring abundant opportunities for the public to be heard on their shepherding. Once again, I support this motion and I appreciate the committee bringing it forward. I will be...

I appreciate that information. I guess my last question here in this line is: have other jurisdictions started actions under similar legislation? Is it underway now or are they contemplating it, and does this legislation position us to join them hopefully to enjoy the benefits of associating with a much larger jurisdiction and the capacity they bring?

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I just wanted to make a note that I am not a member of the Standing Committee on Government Operations, but I did participate in some of the review and I appreciate that opportunity. I had occasion to make a number of comments and have the committee consider those. I particularly appreciate the chair’s willingness to consider a couple of suggestions for motions.

One of the things we’ve heard a lot from the public on various bills, but I would say particularly this one and another one before the House, is a desire to have some input to the regulations and this is not right...

Mr. Chair, I would like to withdraw that comment. At the same time, I would like to note that it is my right to do general comments. I was cut off after three minutes on the clock.

Excuse me, Mr. Chair. I’d like an answer to that question.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, I will move the following motion: Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Frame Lake, that the Government of the Northwest Territories begin research to examine options and potential benefits for introduction of a mental health court diversion program as an adjunct to the new court system;

And further, that this government make note of this initiative as a recommendation included in the transition advice being offered to the 17th Legislative Assembly. Mahsi.

I appreciate the response. It sounds pretty confusing still to me, so I’m going to study up a little bit on this. I appreciate those comments.

For some reason the WSCC has stopped publishing the accident frequency rates that tell us how different types of workplaces compare in terms of accidents, lost time, et cetera. Can the Minister of Human Resources tell me how the GNWT workplace accident and safety statistics compare to other major employers? Are we the best? The worst? What are the facts here?