Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, there were 18 of us in my family, 15 of us were born out there somewhere in Denendeh with no assistance. In a lot of cases, even my mother, didn't have assistance in those deliveries. My mom would be recognized in the community as a midwife, so would my sister. The problem is that even though we recognize it and women should be able to make an informed choice, the choices are not always there to determine that and the technology is not there. Women are still going to Edmonton or to Montreal to have their babies because of the possibility of complications. I'm not an expert in that area. I have never talked to my mom or my sister about this whole area so I can not honestly say that I'm an expert on it. I appreciate that it should be recognized but once again it must fit into the system in order for it to be recognized. I have problems with that.
Samuel Gargan on Committee Motion 11-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 7, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on November 24th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 11-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 7, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
November 23rd, 1993
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
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