Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your committee has been considering Tabled Document 188-17(5), NWT Main Estimates 2015-2016, and would like to report progress. Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of Committee of the Whole be concurred with. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Minister Abernethy. Continuing on, questions on community social programs, I have Mr. Yakeleya.

Thank you, Ms. Mathison. Mr. Bromley.

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. The Minister is flagging me for a response. Minister Abernethy.

Thank you, Mr. Bouchard. We’ll allow the Minister to reply. Mr. Beaulieu.

Thank you, Mr. Moses. Minister Abernethy.

Thank you, Mr. Bromley. Minister Abernethy.

Thank you, Minister Abernethy. Mr. Bromley, you’re time has expired, but if you need to get back on, please let me know. Continuing on with nursing inpatient services, I have Mr. Yakeleya.

Thank you, committee. Sergeant-at-Arms, if you could please escort the witnesses into the House. Minister Beaulieu, if you’d be kind enough to introduce your witnesses for the record.

Thank you. Speaking about committee discussion, last year the Standing Committee on Social Programs recommended a comprehensive policy review of the Supplementary Health Benefits program, along with a proper appeals process.

Can the Minister indicate to the House why this has not been completed? Thank you.