Wendy Bisaro

Thank you, Mr. Dolynny. Ms. Mathison.

The GNWT’s own description of NWT insured health services states, “The Minister may add, change or delete insured hospital services.” With that authority, the Minister and his department must consider including bariatric surgery as an insured service for NWT residents. It will mean gains for everyone involved.

I will have questions for the Minister of Health and Social Services at the appropriate time. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Moses. Minister Beaulieu.

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Mr. Bromley, you have 53 seconds. Do you have another question?

Thank you. I’m just trying to clarify. Minister Beaulieu.

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Mr. Moses, your time is up. I can put you back on the list if necessary. Next on the list is Mr. Bromley.

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Minister Beaulieu.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I have a number of questions in this section. I want to first talk about midwifery, and we’ve talked a great deal about midwifery in our statements and oral questions in the House, but I want to try and get my point across to the Minister here that I don’t believe we need a clinical coordinator position, which is what is called for in this budget. I believe that we don’t need to do any more planning. I believe that we have the act on the regulations in place which are currently governing the Midwifery Program in Fort Smith, and I believe really strongly that we can hire...

Thank you, Minister. Ms. Mathison, please.

I hope that’s August of 2013, not ’14.

Another question I have revolves around legislation. There are a number of pieces of legislation that have been referenced. I know I spoke in the House last week about the Child and Family Services Act and legislation changes or amendments with that particular act. The Minister has talked about governance and governance changes, and that we want to try and streamline our authorities and provide a different model of governance for our authorities. I believe that there is a governance act that is being proposed at some point in time. Could I get the Minister...