Kevin O'Reilly

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Statements in Debates

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 19)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. Yes, I noticed on page 190 that the actual expenditures here are lower on the previous year. I'm just wondering, this is probably the section where overtime for nursing at Stanton would be part of this budget. Is that correct? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 19)

Merci, Monsieur le President. My questions are for the Minister of Infrastructure. There has been an oversubscription in many Arctic Energy Alliance programs for years, and now there is a waiting list. As we enter the last month of the fiscal year, can the Minister swiftly determine whether there are any unexpended funds across his department that could be re-profiled into the alliance budget to fund those applications on the waiting list? Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 19)

Thanks. That's all I've got for this section, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 19)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I guess I am looking for more than just a list, something like a Gantt chart that shows each of the services, where they are going to be located where that is known, and the timing over the transition period. I guess that is what I really want to know. I think, as we get closer to when that transition happens, the public is going to need to know that information, as well. Can the Minister commit to give us that kind of information? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 19)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. Yes, I think I understood that. So, at this two-day workshop in January, was more than just NIHB discussed or were there other health and social services programming areas discussed? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 19)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I am pretty sure I heard the Minister say that all of these rehab services are going to continue to operate out of the old Stanton Hospital. What happens, though, in the interim when the old hospital is being retrofitted to better accommodate those services? Where are they going to go? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 19)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I just want to ask some questions about non-insured health benefits. We have heard some concerns from the other side of the House about how the federal government is now approaching Indigenous governments directly to fund various services. This money here, so we just essentially deliver these programs and then invoice the federal government for it. Is that how this works? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 19)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. So, because the therapeutic services are located here, in this section, I am wondering if the Minister can tell us what the plan is for these services in Yellowknife, moving forward with the new Stanton hospital? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 19)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I appreciate the response from the Minister. Is there any likelihood that we are going to be able to recover any of this funding that has been expended over the years from the federal government, or is it too early to say? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 19)

Merci, Monsieur le President. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Great Slave, that notwithstanding Rule 4, when this House adjourns on March 1, 2018, it shall be adjourned until Tuesday, March 6, 2018l

AND FURTHER, that at any time prior to March 1, 2018, if the Speaker is satisfied, after consultation with the Executive Council and Members of the Legislative Assembly that the public interest requires that the House should meet at an earlier time during the adjournment, the Speaker may give notice;

AND THEREUPON, the House shall meet at the time stated in such notice and shall...