Madam Chair, the issue of dental services is a chronic problem that we struggle with, especially when it's a service that is basically provided by us on behalf of the federal government, especially for Indian and Inuit people. The dental days are set by them. Scheduling is always an issue. We will continue to work with the federal government trying to get them to increase the amount of service they are providing. It's something we haven't been successful at in any ongoing way. We've had some short-term funding to try to deal with backlogs with dental surgery and such through negotiations, but the federal government is very slow to move on any improvements to dental services. It's very difficult. It's the most common health issue in the communities when we go there, is the area of dental services. I appreciate the Member's frustration. It is very difficult. Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 17th, 2005. See this statement in context.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 17th, 2005
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