Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, we're in the process of doing this review. The hope, of course, is that our prevention as well will pay off, and the amount of people requiring treatment will drop off. However, the health indicators we have, and alcohol consumption indicators we have indicate that may be somewhat optimistic in the short term. So we are going to work as we are on the acute care side and the long-term care side to look at these efficiencies. We have our target, $2.7 million this time, and the Minister of Finance has also already indicated that next year it is $20 million, and the year after it is another $20 million. So we are going to be looking very closely at all our services to make sure that they are as efficient and effective as possible in all areas, including this one. Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Revert To Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 23rd, 2004. See this statement in context.
Revert To Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Revert To Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 23rd, 2004
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