Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. We’re on page 8-31; however, before we continue, I’m going to ask committee members, as well as the department, if we could just tighten up the questions a little bit and maybe tighten up the answers a little bit as we can move on this activity summary. Moving on with questions I have Mr. Bromley.

Madam Chair, I wish to speak to this motion, in favour of this motion, by using the soothing words of then Auditor General of Canada, Ms. Sheila Fraser. My reference is to the tabled document of March 1, 2011, in this House from the Auditor General with respect to this motion directly.

Page 14, paragraph 39, “Recommendation: Department of Health and Social Services, in collaboration with health and social services authorities, should identify a course of diabetes education, prevention and treatment programs; monitor implementation of programs across the Northwest Territories; identify and...

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. For that we’ll go to Minister Beaulieu.

Thank you, Ms. DeLancey. Mr. Hawkins.

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Are you concluded? Just one more question I will allow for Mr. Moses.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I have a committee motion.

Thank you, committee. Page 8-34, Health and Social Services, information item, community wellness and social services, active positions. Any questions?

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Committee, we’re on page 8-31, and continuing on with questions I have Mr. Moses.

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Mr. Hawkins.

Okay, I’ll give the Minister that benefit. Maybe I’ll ask my questions more so on the net change in the directorate. We’ve seen an increase in the number of positions in Yellowknife with 70 positions. There’s been a net increase of six positions overall. My question is: Why Yellowknife? Thank you.