Thank you, Mr. Speaker and thank you colleagues. I only hope that this is just the start of a very proactive and not just always reactive posture within the department to address these shortages before they impact the residents of the North even further.

To quote Ms. Maureen Johnston, a registered nurse in Fort Smith, " Is it not time we took better care of the caregivers? One day, you may need us", and Mr. Speaker, that is so true. Thank you.

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