Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to correct certain media reports and statements about a discussion in this House about medical services provided at the Stanton Yellowknife Hospital. I want to say that if any allegations have been made, they have been made by the media by its reports
on the issues. Allegations have been made by the media that Members of this House were dwelling on Mr. Whitford, the person, on the issue of procedures and medical services.
Mr. Speaker, I asked the reporters who have been here to review and read Hansard. If you have just arrived, ask your media colleagues. They will -- or at least I hope they will -say that the issues have been clear, and that the facts will prove this. The issue has been health services and the statutory responsibilities of the Minister of Health, but, more specifically, certain surgical procedures used at the Stanton Yellowknife Hospital.
Mr. Speaker, my concern still remains. I believe that all people who have listened to the issue for up to two weeks believe that it is the statutory responsibility of any Minister and government to ensure that the well-being of the people of the North is properly protected, and that they have the assurances of the right to quality health services.
I want to say the Members on this side of the House have acted properly and have given many opportunities for the Minister and government to respond to our concerns. Still, today, all issues and concerns have not been dealt with or addressed in a manner that satisfies the Members of this Assembly. I will not be satisfied until the Minister has dealt with our concerns and the women of the North feel comfortable and are assured they are receiving the best quality health services. Thank you.