Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you to my colleagues, first time. Regarding our meetings last week and conversations, Mr. Speaker, I want to assure the people of Iqaluit and the residents of the Baffin region that the Deputy Premier, Goo Arlooktoo, and the other Baffin MLAs are committed to having the new Baffin hospital proceed on time and on budget. We have been working on this as I stated earlier for several months. The project has not stalled and we are now in the functional and program design stage. The recent media reports have caused some concern and I understand the anxiety. However, Mr. Speaker, this project has never been taken lightly. We are aiming for the construction to commence this fall. That has not changed. I understand today that the Minister for Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng, has accepted the resignation of Ms. Ann Hanson for the chair of the Baffin Regional Health Board. Mr. Speaker, Ann Hanson has worked tirelessly for the people of Baffin, as chair of the health board and I know personally the work and long hours she spent above and beyond the call of duty in that position. I respect her decision and thank her for her support and friendship. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Edward Picco on Member's Statement 452-13(4): Iqaluit Regional Hospital Funding/construction
In the Legislative Assembly on October 8th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Member's Statement 452-13(4): Iqaluit Regional Hospital Funding/construction
Item 3: Members' Statements
October 7th, 1997
Page 1460
Edward Picco Iqaluit
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