Wendy Bisaro

Thanks to the Minister. I’m glad to hear that this is something that may be on the horizon. The Minister mentioned he’s in discussion and that the department, I gather, is looking into this. I’d like to know from the Minister what kind of discussions are these, are these taking us forward to action and when might that action be. Thank you.

Thanks to Ms. DeLancey for the explanation. I appreciate that it’s a long-term objective to get this done, and it is going to take a lot of time before it does happen. It sounds as though the changes that are being instituted this next fiscal year are coming from within or ones that are happening right now. Are we going to be looking at an increase in the budget after the fiscal year 2013-2014 in order to get some of these things done, or will all the changes be handled from within?

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...