Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Minister Schumann. Mr. Testart.

Thank you, Mr. Simpson. Minister Schumann, did you want to comment on that?

Thank you, Deputy Minister Guy. Mr. O'Reilly.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Following up on my statement, can the Minister of Health and Social Services confirm if the Regional Wellness Councils plan to engage joint meetings with community-based chief-and-council groups? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Deputy Minister Guy. Mr. Testart.

Thank you, Mr. Simpson. Minister Schumann.

Thank you, Mr. Testart. Anything further from committee? Mr. O'Reilly.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Health and Social Services spoke yesterday on the Regional Wellness Council and their continued efforts in shaping and improving our healthcare system. Mr. Speaker, I totally agree with this administrative structure. Who better to include, as community, parents, and public members, to improve healthcare but the people who reside in small, remote, urban communities?

Mr. Speaker, it is not expected of RWC members to possess medical qualifications, but as mentioned by the Minister and the roles and responsibilities as identified within the...

Thank you, Mr. Testart. Minister Schumann.

Thank you, Mr. Simpson. A motion is on the floor to report progress. The motion is in order and is non-debatable. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

I will now rise and report progress. Sergeant-at-Arms, please escort witnesses from the Chamber.