Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I still have a few follow-up questions on Bill 44 and the Hay River Health Authority, how it’s being implemented. The first question that I have is: Is it the department’s intent to move forward on Bill 44 with or without the Hay River authority becoming GNWT employees?
Mr. Bouchard, the bill is currently before standing committee right now, so could you redirect your question to the Minister or reword. Mr. Bouchard.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question. Is the Minister willing to come to Hay River to discuss how the Hay River authority could become GNWT employees?
Thank you, Mr. Bouchard. Mr. Abernethy.
I guess the question is: When would the Minister be coming down to Hay River to discuss this issue?
After session.
I guess the question is: How do I support Bill 44 if I can’t ask the Minister how the Hay River Health Authority is going to be implemented? I guess my question is: Is there a framework that will be implemented to structure Hay River Health Authority in before or after the bill?
The bill actually allows us the flexibility to roll in Hay River. Whether it’s all up front or whether we transition it over a time, the bill actually gives us the freedom to roll it in.
Thank you, Mr. Abernethy. The Member for Sahtu, Mr. Yakeleya.
