Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are for the Minister of Health. Why was the wellness worker position cut in Tsiigehtchic?
Thank you, Mr. Blake. The honourable Minister responsible for Health and Social Services, Mr. Beaulieu.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I must advise the Member that in the Beaufort-Delta Health and Social Services Authority there is no regular CEO at this time. We have an acting CEO from Hay River, followed by another acting CEO out of Yellowknife. This was done by review. Unfortunately, we were hoping that the position would have been extended until the review was complete, but as the term of this particular position expired before the review was completed, the individual position was cut prior to review. A review is being done of all the positions in the Beaufort-Delta.
How does the cutting of this position fit with the priority of this government to promote healthy and independent lifestyles?
I don’t believe it does fit. It’s a very unfortunate circumstance. As we were reviewing all of the positions for the betterment of the smaller communities when the review was incomplete as of the date when this specific position’s term had expired, the term was allowed to expire and the review was not complete. The review is being done on the positions and the positions that should be in Tsiigehtchic for the betterment of the community will be put in place.
At this time I have no further questions.
Thank you, Mr. Blake. The honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, Mr. Moses.
