Thank you, Mr. Speaker. At this point in time we probably have more requests than we have dollars for. I do not have any additional moneys yet; however, Mr. Speaker, if tomorrow rolls around and there is a lack of acceptance by some communities, I think it is going to free up a few more dollars so that we may be able to provide additional funding on a one-time basis to look after some of the very tragic need of these communities to have people go to these treatment centres. There is a desperate cry out there, Mr. Speaker, for additional dollars for additional treatment, and I am contemplating very seriously that as the door closes on the acceptance of some of these resources, I should redistribute them to the communities that are showing active participation, Mr. Speaker, and support the intent and the spirit of the program.
Tony Whitford on Question O197-12(2): Expansion Of Alcohol And Drug Counselling Services
In the Legislative Assembly on February 28th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question O197-12(2): Expansion Of Alcohol And Drug Counselling Services
Question O197-12(2): Expansion Of Alcohol And Drug Counselling Services
Item 5: Oral Questions
February 27th, 1992
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