Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Health and Social Services. I understand that our Department of Health and Social Services has increased the monthly rates for residents in our long-term care facilities, from $387 a month to $712 a month. I understand the reason is that the present rates have been far below comparable rates in other jurisdictions in Canada. I would like to address my question with specific reference to the Aven Seniors' Centre in Yellowknife. At present, the revenues of the Aven Seniors' Centre are comprised of three funding sources: rents of residents contribute nine per cent; Canada Mortgage and Housing contributes six per cent; and our government contributes 85 per cent. Even with these funds, the O and M budget of the Aven Centre is now in a deficit position of $15,000. 1 therefore ask the Minister if the extra rent being collected from its residents will be provided back to the Aven Seniors' Centre to support their
O and M costs and to meet new program needs and existing program needs.