Robert Bouchard

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Next I have Mr. Moses.

Thank you, Mr. Dolynny. Minister Abernethy.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I guess my question is twofold in the fact that Hay River would not be immediately a part of the one health board, and I’d hate to be criticized for not being before our committee discussion. I guess my question is: Three to four months wait list that we have in Hay River. It’s the longest wait list. Will the Minister commit to solving this issue, allowing some overtime or bringing in additional counsellors to Hay River?

I guess we’re flexible. Go ahead.

Thank you, Minister Abernethy. Deputy Minister DeLancey.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your committee has been considering Tabled Document 188-17(5), NWT Main Estimates 2015-2016, and would like to report progress. Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of Committee of the Whole be concurred with. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The information I get, too, is immediate action is being dealt with. We have a 1-800 number. We have people dealing with the emergency situations. The Minister indicated three to four months.

Is the Minister willing to commit to a standard level where you should be able to see a counsellor within 30 days or 45 days? Can we set a standard level that you should be able to see a counsellor within 30 days or 45 days. Can we set a standard and try to meet that goal?

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Minister Abernethy.

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. I’ll go to Mr. Dolynny.

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Minister Abernethy.