Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I support the motion; however, I don't see any amount or anything specified in the motion, so I would like to move a motion to amend the motion. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Motion To Amend Motion 12-13(3), Rates Charged To Seniors Resident In Long-Term Care Facilities, Carried
Mr. Speaker, I would like to move a motion to amend Motion 12-13(3). My motion to amend is as follows:
I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre, that Motion 12-13(3) be amended by adding the following:
AND FURTHERMORE, that the Minister of Health and Social Services consider increasing the guaranteed monthly allowance provided to seniors residing in long-term care facilities from the current rate of $200 per month to a guaranteed monthly allowance of $300 per month.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.