Robert Bouchard

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Before I was an MLA, I didn’t even know about this situation. I think we need to get that out there more.

Is there a way that the GNWT would look at doing a group insurance? Obviously, I know I’ve purchased insurance myself and it’s very inexpensive for one year. Is there a way that the GNWT could do a mass insurance for all the people of the Northwest Territories? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Moses. Mr. Beaulieu.

Thank you. I guess we have had a couple of situations like this. What has the Minister and the department been doing to get people to know this situation? I think most people think if you’re travelling within Canada, your medical costs are covered for you. Most people buy insurance when they’re travelling outside of the country, obviously, but what is the Department of Health doing to promote the fact that you need to buy travel insurance ?

Thank you, Minister Beaulieu. Deputy Minister Neudorf.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to recognize two Hay River Huskies. Jackson Fuller and Jet Maher, please stand up. They’re here for a hockey tournament this weekend. I’d also like to recognize Shelley Maher, one of our ladies that put together our Arctic Winter Games bid recently. Obviously, I saved the best for last, the love of my life, Julianne Fuller.

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Next on my list I have Mr. Moses.

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Committee, noting the time, I will rise and report progress. Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Thank you, witnesses. Sergeant-at-Arms, please escort the witnesses from the Chamber.

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Next on my list I have Mr. Dolynny.

Thank you, deputy minister. Mr. Bromley.

Thank you, Deputy Minister Neudorf. Next on my list I have Mr. Yakeleya.