Before I introduce the officials, I just want to point out that to my immediate right is the Associate Minister of Health, Mr

To my far right is Marlene Smadu, the assistant deputy minister; directly behind me is Carol Klassen, the acting assistant deputy minister, and to the right of Ms. Klassen is

And also with us this evening, in the back, are Maureen Yeske, who is the executive director of policy and planning; Jim Simmons, the executive director of community care;

Beside him is Kathy Langlois who is the executive director, finance and management services, and right behind me is Glenda Yeates who’s the associate deputy minister

Duane Adams, the deputy minister of Health; and to his left, Kathy Langlois, the executive director, finance and administration; and immediately behind me, Mr. Dan Perrins,

To reach that goal we will continue to provide and fund health services that contribute to our health, but we must also promote and support those activities that maintain wellness

So I think as we go on in the next few hours discussing the Health budget, the estimates of the Department of Health, I’m sure that the people of Saskatchewan will see that

There is $2,707,600 for the health services branch of DNS (Department of Northern Saskatchewan), and $3,397,540 in the budget of the Department of Government Services for ordinary

Seated in the back behind the rail is George Loewen, executive director of SHSP (Saskatchewan Hospital Service Plan) and Gerry Patchett, executive director of MCIC (Medical