Bob Bromley

Thank you, Mr. Jacobson. Minister Lafferty.

Thanks to the Premier for those comments. I don’t think committee will be shy on bringing this forward when it’s due here, and that may be soon. But on the larger issue of program improvement, we need to determine what formal mechanisms exist for capturing our citizens’ or, in many cases, our clients’ suggestions and experiences for improved program delivery. An ombudsman is certainly one option to go. When citizens bring these instances to our attention, we are really being given a gift in terms of program evaluation.

The case of medical travel for students yesterday certainly demonstrated how...

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. I understand the complexity of this, so let’s complete this section, committee. Any other questions, committee, on advanced education? Mr. Yakeleya.

Page 5-7. Mr. Beaulieu, go ahead.

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Committee, we are on page 8-7, education and culture. Mr. Jacobson.

Why were we out discussing vague consultation on our political future when we should have been asking crucial questions like when devolution comes, what law should we put in place? Some of us were raising this question and it makes me wonder if we are now where Canada was in requesting a seat at the UN Security Council. Do we lack the maturity and track record to qualify? I sincerely hope that is not true, that we do qualify, and I will be participating in discussions and looking for the Premier’s action to remedy this major flaw towards responsible devolution.

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Mr. Minister.

Thank you. The question stands. Mr. McLeod.

Thank you, Mr. Lafferty. Mr. Daniels.

Thank you, Minister Lafferty. May I ask the Sergeant-at-Arms to escort the new witnesses into the Chamber.

If I could ask Mr. Lafferty to please introduce your witness.