Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I sense a little bit of contradiction in the answer that he gave, Mr. Speaker, as he is saying that this not a new issue, but he is also saying that he's going to look at the long-term plan, and I'm telling the Minister that's not good enough. Mr. Speaker, I understand the Minister has found the notes, and he's budgeting $3.1 million for 25 adults next year, and $4.1 million for 35 adults the year after. I'm telling you that is enough money for us to have our own facility in place whether we are using existing buildings, and the Member for Hay River South mentioned the adult group home in Hay River is totally underused. There are only three people who are staying there. I understand there is a facility in Simpson. I understand from the Member for Sahtu that there is a seniors' home sitting empty in Deline, and I have already given an example of a brand-new facility in Inuvik that is housing one person. So I'm not satisfied with a long-term plan. I want to know if the Minister has looked into this, and if he hasn't, would he do it today? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Sandy Lee on Question 197-15(3): Repatriation Of Disabled Clients In Southern Institutions
In the Legislative Assembly on June 2nd, 2004. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 197-15(3): Repatriation Of Disabled Clients In Southern Institutions
Question 197-15(3): Repatriation Of Disabled Clients In Southern Institutions
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 1st, 2004
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