Debates of October 1, 2008 (day 34)

October
1
2008
Session
16th Assembly, 2nd Session
Day
34
Speaker
Paul Delorey
Word
Members Present
Mr. Abernethy, Mr. Beaulieu, Ms. Bisaro, Mr. Bromley, Hon. Paul Delorey, Mrs. Groenewegen, Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Jacobson, Mr. Krutko, Hon. Jackson Lafferty, Hon. Sandy Lee, Hon. Bob McLeod, Hon. Michael McLeod, Mr. McLeod, Hon. Michael Miltenberger, Mr. Ramsay, Hon. Floyd Roland.
Assembly Members
Topics
Member’s Statement on Condolences to Constituents on the Passing of Family Members
Member’s Statement on Diversification of the Northern Economy
Member’s Statement on High Cost of Living in Tu Nedhe Communities
Member’s Statement on Proposed Taxation Initiatives
Member’s Statement on Support for the NWT Literacy Week
Member’s Statement on Yellowknife Association of Concerned Citizens for Seniors
Minister’s Statement 80-16(2) Sessional Statement
Motion 17-16(2) Referral of Minister’s Statement 80-16(2), Sessional Statement, to Committee of the Whole
Motion 17-16(2) Referral of Minister’s Statement 80-16(2), Sessional Statement, to Committee of the Whole (Motion Carried)
Motion 18-16(2) Revocation of Appointment to Executive Council
Motion 18-16(2): Revocation of Appointment to the Executive Council (Motion Carried)
Motion 19-16(2) Referral of TD 75-16(2), Supplementary Appropriation No. 2, 2008–2009, to Committee of the Whole
Motion 19-16(2): Referral of TD 75-16(2), Supplementary Appropriation No. 2, 2008–2009, to Committee of the Whole (Motion Carried)
Question 363-16(2) Services for Children with Autism
Question 386-16(2) Proposed Revenue Options
Question 386-16(2) Proposed Revenue Options Continued
Question 387-16(2) GNWT Senior Management Performance Bonuses
Question 388-16(2) Proposed Revenue Options
Question 389-16(2) Proposed Revenue Options
Question 390-16(2) Proposed Revenue Options
Question 391-16(2) Impact of Taxation Measures on Small Communities
Question 392-16(2) Performance Bonuses for Senior Power Corporation Officials
Question 393-16(2) Proposed Revenue Options
Question 394-16(2) Benefits and Costs of Northern Resource Developments
Question 395-16(2) Consideration of Additional Taxation Options
Question 396-16(2) Power Corporation Operating Costs and Performances Bonuses
Statements

Question 363-16(2) Services for Children with Autism

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a return to an oral question asked by Mr. Hawkins on June 18, 2008, regarding services for children with autism.

The Department of Health and Social Services does not operate under a framework or policy that is specific to autism. Services for children with disabilities are delivered within the context of the integrated service delivery model, which allows for access to rehabilitation services, referrals to specialists and, if necessary, voluntary support agreements through the Child and Family Services Act. A framework for services for children with disabilities is being developed.

The Department of Health and Social Services in partnership with the Department of Education, Culture and Employment and Stanton Territorial Health Authority is currently consulting with service providers. This collaboration provides an integrated and coordinated approach for developing a consistent service delivery protocol across the spectrum of disabilities.

Speaker: Mr. Speaker

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Great Slave, Mr. Abernethy.