Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to express my concerns about the operations of the Inuvik Regional Hospital. During the past year, and especially in the last few months, there have been inklings of unrest from staff and community people on what is going on in the hospital. Last week, there were a few instances where staff, supported by union workers in Inuvik, have had informational walks and talks with the public about their concern regarding management and staff.
I wish to express my support to the employees of the hospital. We need these workers to serve the public; and if they are unhappy, the public has the perception that they are not getting good service. Health care is a major issue and a major concern. I wish to make the Minister aware of what is going on.
I also have had numerous telephone calls and letters from residents of Inuvik expressing this concern. I will be following up on this issue with the Minister later. Mahsi.