Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Next I have Mr. Dolynny.

Thank you, Ms. DeLancey. Ms. Bisaro.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. We’re on page 8-17. Mr. Hawkins.

Thank you, Mr. Dolynny. Minister Beaulieu.

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. Does the committee agree?

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Ms. DeLancey.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That’s very discouraging to hear, because I don’t think the department was on their game on the implementation of this new health care card system. I’m particularly worried about students that maybe hold NWT health care cards but they’re down in Alberta or someplace else, that this Minister is now telling us in this House that they would not receive services. I could see in the Northwest Territories people probably know people and it would be a lot easier, but I’m particularly worried about people outside of the territory who have birthdates early on in the year...

Thank you, Ms. DeLancey. Minister Beaulieu.

Because this is a new system and the expiry coincides with people’s birthdates, I would like to ask the Minister if there is a grace period that’s being extended to someone. If they show up at any kind of a medical service provider and their health care card is expired, will they still be provided services without having to apply for them and then be reimbursed or anything like that? Is there a grace period?

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Mr. Beaulieu.