Glen Abernethy

Great Slave

Statements in Debates

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 39)

That’s good to hear. I guess my second question is: has that information been shared with the pharmacists? I was talking to a couple of different pharmacists today who indicated that they are unaware of any changes and have seen no improvement in the process so far. It’s great that the process is in place, but has it been shared with pharmacists?

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 39)

Thank you, Mr. Jacobson. Minister Miltenberger.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 39)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I look forward to the briefing. If we can get some idea of when that briefing would be, that would be great.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 39)

Thank you, Minister Miltenberger. Mr. Aumond.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 39)

I thank the Minister for that information. The $210 million sounds a little excessive — almost enough to build a new hospital — so I’m kind of glad we’re not going forward with that.

At the same time, Stanton is facing challenges, both physical and practical. To remove Stanton from the capital plan now seems a little short sighted. We need to move forward with Stanton. We need to move forward pretty quickly in order to ensure that we have the best facility. That will lead to things like good morale and whatnot in the facility itself. If not here, when can we expect it?

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 39)

Thank you, Minister Miltenberger. Next on my list is Mr. Bromley.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 39)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yesterday the Minister of Finance tabled the Capital Estimates for the 2009–2010 fiscal year. I read through the document last night, and I’m looking forward to discussing and debating the document later this afternoon. However, during our review of the tabled document I came across something that I found disturbing; specifically, the disappearance of the Stanton Master Development Plan.

In the 2008–2009 Main Estimates the Stanton Master Development Plan was identified as the $17.5 million project commencing during the 2009–10 fiscal year with an initial investment of...

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 39)

Thank you, Minister Miltenberger. Next on my list is Mr. Beaulieu.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 39)

Thank you, Mrs. Groenewegen. Mr. Aumond.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 39)

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. I didn’t hear a question, so I’ll move along to the next person on the list. Mr. Menicoche.