Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, October 18th my Member's statement was on the issue of copayment. This issue, Mr. Speaker, has been a hardship for Hay River residents for far too long. I feel that it is bad enough when certain simple medical procedures cannot be provided in Hay River, never mind making residents of Hay River pay $250 to fly to Yellowknife so that they can be treated.

As I stated in my Member's statement, there is no physiotherapist in Hay River. This is a government-funded position. Will the Minister consider waiving the copayment for residents of Hay River who have to fly to Yellowknife to receive physiotherapist treatment? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.