Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the idea of a residential treatment centre in the North Slave is something that can be discussed. Our statistics and information indicate that there are numerous types of treatment and help for people with addictions that are successful and effective.
We need to consider, together with the Social Programs Committee, what the most beneficial expenditure of the resources we have is in addressing addictions. We feel that the 30 residential treatment beds we have here in the North now is, on a per capita basis, fairly substantial. There may be other options that are less expensive and equally as effective. Certainly, we are willing to discuss all alternatives. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.