Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in my Member's statement this morning, I spoke of the father from Arviat seeking to accompany his wife for the birth of their child. Mr. Speaker, I am further reminded of another situation where just recently an elder was medevaced to Winnipeg with no family escort. The elder did not speak English and I am sure that the Minister can realize how difficult and traumatic this could be to one of our seniors travelling a long distance via airplane without any family members with him. Would the Minister consider amending the non-medical escort policy to allow for non-medical escorts for elders only in the Keewatin communities? Thank you.
Kevin O'Brien on Question 446-13(4): Non-medical Escorts For Elders
In the Legislative Assembly on March 4th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Question 446-13(4): Non-medical Escorts For Elders
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 3rd, 1997
Page 1074
Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
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