Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak to you regarding
We are strengthening our ability to monitor the effect our programs have on health status to help us control our spending and to make well informed decisions. Our stake holders have told us that addictions, home care, facility based care, and medical travel are four main areas that need to be refocussed and redirected. During the upcoming fiscal year we will go forward with a draft strategic plan that will weave these complex areas together and provide a long term vision for sustainable Health and Social Services systems in each of the two territories. Looking towards the future we will be reviewing the opportunities for sharing services considering different options.