Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we've been dealing with the issue of diabetes through the regular course of work but, in addition, in 1999 the federal government started the Canadian diabetes strategy and we take part in that. There are a number of components to that: the national diabetes surveillance system, the aboriginal diabetes initiative, prevention and promotion, as well as the overall national coordination. We take part in the first three areas that I've just outlined. The concern we have is there has been no signal given to us that the federal government intends to keep the program going past this next year. It's a very critical piece of our strategy. Through this particular funding and program we have been able to develop the first part of our own diabetic strategy, part of which was talked about here the other day in the Great Hall. Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Question 191-15(3): Dealing With Diabetes In The Nwt
In the Legislative Assembly on June 1st, 2004. See this statement in context.
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Question 191-15(3): Dealing With Diabetes In The Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 31st, 2004
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