Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I mentioned in my Member’s statement, I’d like to ask the Minister of Health and Social Services: Will the Minister increase the funds provided to the community of Tsiigehtchic for the wellness worker position? Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Blake. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Beaulieu.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The wellness worker position in Tsiigehtchic is a position that’s negotiated between the Beaufort-Delta Health and Social Services Authority and the local government. What I will do is make sure that I’m touching base with the local government in Tsiigehtchic to ensure that that’s what the issue is. When we had a discussion with them, they did indicate that was an issue. Then I talked to the health authority and the health authority thought that it was not an issue. I will go back and deal with that when I have an opportunity to do so.
The amount of funding provided is clearly the problem. Will the Minister provide the wellness worker position under the Department of Health and Social Services as it was done last year?
I think the Department of Health and Social Services would be prepared to look at that.
Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. The Member for Yellowknife Centre, Mr. Hawkins.
