David Krutko

One of the concerns I have — especially representing small communities — is that we seem to have seen a real decline in services in our communities in health and social services in regard to vacancies; lack of programs being delivered by mental health, alcohol and drug workers; doctor visits; dental care.

I’m wondering if one of the reasons we’re seeing fewer services is because of the deficit situation at the Inuvik health board, which is affecting the ability of the board to deliver the essential services to our communities. Where we’re seeing a decline in those services, I’m wondering if...

We’ll continue on page 1-19, information item, Office of the Speaker, Active Position.

Legislative Assembly, Activity Summary, Office of the Speaker, Active Positions, information item (page 1-19), approved.

Does the Committee of the Whole agree with the bill as a whole?

Bill 11 as a whole approved.

Is it agreed the Minister bring in witnesses? Agreed?

Okay. We’re on page 1-27, Activity Summary, Statutory Officers, Operations Expenditure Summary. Ms. Bisaro.

My question is in regard to the Beaufort-Delta Health and Social Services Authority at $4.3 million. I’d just like to ask the Minister if he can give me a breakdown of the $4.3 million. Exactly what’s the deficit for?

Moving on to page 1-17, Active Summary, Office of the Speaker, Operations Expenditure Summary: $253,000.

Legislative Assembly, Activity Summary, Office of the Speaker, Operations Expenditure Summary: $253,000, approved.

Welcome, witness.

We’re on Bill 11, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act. Are there any general comments on the bill?

With that, I’d like to call on the Speaker to make a presentation in regard to the estimates for the Legislative Assembly. With that, Speaker Delorey.

Moving on to page 1-27, Activity Summary, Statutory Officers, Operations Expenditure Summary: $1.142 million. Mr. Hawkins.