In reviewing the budget there were a number of concerns whether it was the cutting of PYs, or the increase or decrease in costs on the funding for A.I.D.S. The committee is genuinely and sincerely concerned that the possibilities of the spread of A.I.D.S. in the Northwest Territories.
There is nothing specific in the objectives in the 1992-93 Main Estimates that deals with this. We feel there is clearly a need to accelerate preventative action, and support increase funding. For example, if we do not stop the spread of A.I.D.S., what will be the cost in the next 10 years both from a human perspective and a financial perspective.
Currently, in the eyes of this committee, there seems to be little action taking place in the communities at the community level, to increase knowledge levels and attempt to change attitudes and behaviours. We are fully aware it is a difficult task, but in reviewing this concern the committee simply cannot comprehend what the economic costs will be, should there be a significant increase in the H.I.V. and A.I.D.S. disease.