Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. A process question, Mr. Miltenberger.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yesterday as we were recognizing our seniors, I was thinking, as our population ages and the number of travelling Canadians continues to increase, it is important that our government be attentive to travellers’ rights, especially our seniors and elders who now enjoy more mobility options than ever.

As a government, we have many layers of legislation, regulation and policies that make our approach to dealing with travellers either rewarding or problematic. The purpose of my statement today is to be sensitive to the needs of our travelling seniors and reveal some...

Just for one final clarifier, we do not have any other health clinics, health facilities. As of now, all health facilities are under the realm and statutory obligation of Public Works and Services. Is that, indeed, correct? Thank you.

Thank you, Minister Miltenberger. Mr. St. Germaine, welcome to the House. Thank you for joining us this evening.

Committee, I will now turn to the floor here to see if anyone has any general comments. Ms. Bisaro.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I’ve got one final motion and then I’ll be passing this over to Mr. Moses. I move that the Department of Health and Social Services, in consultation with the health and social services authorities, update and clarify the Child and Family Services Standards and Procedures Manual and identify additional tools and guidance to better assist child protection workers in meeting key requirements of the Child and Family Services Act.

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Minister Miltenberger.

Thank you, Mr. St. Germaine. Mr. Hawkins.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. So what I’m getting at here is that we’re taking the money out of health services and Public Works now is taking over the lease operations of this clinic. Is that my understanding? Thank you.

Does committee agree?

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that the Department of Health and Social Services, in conjunction with the health and social services authorities, perform a detailed assessment of the financial and human resource requirements for delivering child and family services; and further, that the department revisit this assessment periodically and identify any necessary changes.