Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Final, short supplementary, Mr. Dolynny.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I finally want to go into a last question here, and I’m a bit perplexed. We’ve heard from the Minister today that he might look into this and that the policy might be reviewed in the next negotiation. We’re asking here today that the policy be looked at for its integrity. I believe we need to go a bit further in addressing our GNWT volunteer base who specialize in our safety and security.
Will the Minister commit to a proper review of all human resource policies applicable to these volunteers, to ensure that we are maximizing the strength of these volunteers as a valuable NWT resource? Thank you.
Yes, Mr. Speaker, we can look in the Human Resource Manual to review all of the provisions for individuals such as these two groups and other important volunteers that do work for the people of the Territories. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am in receipt of a return to written question from the Honourable Glen Abernethy, Minister of Health and Social Services, asked by Mr. Dolynny on February 24, 2014, regarding the prevalence of “superbug” bacterial infections.
Rates are reported for cases of antibiotic resistant organisms (AROs) for the entire NWT population (per population) and not limited to hospitalized patients. Due to small figures, rates are reported per 1,000 population as the denominator rather than 10,000 population. Additionally, a regional breakdown of the number of cases is provided only for MRSA. This is because the incidence of the other AROs was too low for the rates to be presented per authority.
Note that there have not been any reported cases of Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, Acinetobacter, or Pseudomonas for the years in question. It should also be noted that Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase are primarily E. coli organisms but also include selected Klebsiella and Enterobacter species.
Later today, at the appropriate time, I will table a document titled “Prevalence of Superbug Bacterial Infections” outlining the total number of cases per 1,000 patients for AROs from 2005-2013 and the regional breakdown for the number of cases of MRSA per 1,000 patients from 2005-2013.
Thank you, Madam Clerk. Item 10, replies to opening address. Item 11, petitions. Item 12, reports of standing and special committees. Item 13, reports of committees on the review of bills. Mr. Moses.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to report to the Assembly that the Standing Committee on Social Programs has completed its review of Bill 24, An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act. The committee wishes to report that Bill 24 is ready for consideration in Committee of the Whole. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Speaker, further to my Return to Written Questions 11-17(5), 12-17(5) and 14-17(5) I wish to table the following three documents, entitled “Prevalence of “Superbug” Bacterial Infections,” “Housekeeping in NWT Health Facilities,” and “Mental Health and Addictions Financial Summary.” Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Abernethy. Mr. Lafferty.
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Further to my Return to Written Question 15-17(5) I wish to table the following document, entitled “Income Assistance Refusal Reasons by Fiscal Year.” Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Lafferty. The honourable Premier, Mr. McLeod.
Mr. Speaker, further to my Return to Written Question 16-17(5) I wish to table the following document, entitled “Other Direct Appointments Prior to March 12, 2014.” Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Pursuant to Section 35.1(3) of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, I hereby table the 2014 review of Members’ compensation and benefits prepared by the independent commission to review Members’ compensation and benefits, dated March 31, 2014.
Ms. Langlois.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to table a response to petition provided by the Honourable David Ramsay, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, in response to a petition tabled by Mr. Robert Hawkins on March 7, 2014.
I would like to table a response to petition provided by the Honourable J. Michael Miltenberger, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, in response to a petition tabled by Mr. Bob Bromley on March 7, 2014.
I would like to table a response to petition provided by the Honourable J. Michael Miltenberger, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, in response to a petition tabled by Mr. Bob Bromley on March 12, 2014. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Madam Clerk. Mr. Miltenberger.
Mr. Speaker, I request unanimous consent to return to item 5.
---Unanimous consent granted
Mr. Speaker, I’d like to take this opportunity to recognize two members of the best negotiating team for transboundary water negotiations in the country: the lead negotiator, Merrell-Ann Phare; and one of the best scientists in the country, Dr. Erin Kelly, who works for the Government of the Northwest Territories and just concluded some negotiations with BC today. They are part of the best team, so I’d like to welcome them to the House.
Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Mr. Ramsay.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d also like to welcome Mr. Darrell Beaulieu, the chair of the Business Development Investment Corporation. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Ramsay. The honourable Premier, Mr. McLeod.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to recognize Trevor Teed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you. Item 15, notices of motion. Item 16, notices of motion for first reading of bills. Mr. Bouchard.
Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Friday, May 30, 2014, I will move that Bill 26, An Act to Amend Elections and Plebiscites Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Bouchard. Mr. Ramsay.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Friday, May 30, 2014, I will move that Bill 27, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2014, be read for the first time. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Kam Lake, that Bill 18, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Blake. The motion is in order. To the motion.
