Hospital says its in compliance with new regulations on Consultants

Lake of the Woods District Hospital feels its in compliance with new

legislation being drafted by the provincial government regarding the
hiring of consultants.

The legislation is scheduled to go into effect as of April 1st, and will
make instititutions that recieve public funds more accountable how they
spend their money.

Chief Executive officer Marc Belcaen says they rarely use consulants,
and doesn't feel they will have any problem with the new regulations.

He adds they are still waiting for clarification about whether professions
such as lawyers and accountants who conduct audits are considered consultants
under the new bill.