Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question this morning is for the Minister of Health and Social Services regarding the shortage of doctors in Yellowknife. I have heard from a constituent, Mr. Speaker, who is concerned with the continuing pressure that is on the few doctors that are in Yellowknife. I would like to beg your indulgence in reading just a couple of lines from a message.
This person, who is a mother of two young children, says:
"On recent visits to our family doctor, while I have still received the outstanding care I appreciate, I have noticed that my doctor and others are just plain tired. They work unbelievably long hours, while still offering us their best. They are overworked. There are too many patients and not enough doctors."
And she goes on to talk about the delays in trying to schedule appointments with her doctors and with specialists.
My question, Mr. Speaker, is, can the Minister update the Assembly on progress by the Yellowknife Health and Social Services Board to restore the doctors ranks in Yellowknife? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.