Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, we've indicated in the budget that we've increased staffing levels in the short term to deal with some of the immediate pressing needs. But we recognize that this is a growing area of need, and that we may in fact need a new facility. But we're also going to have to look at possible upgrades in other communities, where it may be more appropriate or cost effective just to try to do necessary renovations to allow that standard of care to be provided. So this is on our work plan. Once the report is in in Yellowknife we will look at what the recommendations are, we will look at the numbers. We know that there's an issue with waiting lists, and that many of the supported living situations may in fact eventually evolve into some greater need as well. So this is going to be an issue where, in all probability, there's going to be capital dollars required at some point, either for new construction or renovations. Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
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community Health Programs
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