Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Previously I heard the deputy minister speak about a vision of the consolidated clinic and I thought he was talking about something for our region in the Sahtu region in terms of this consolidated clinic. However, it's going to be done in Yellowknife, as the plans are under way. I think that's something similar to what our region is asking for in terms of the service we can have here. There's no fault to Fort Smith, Hay River, or even to Stanton here. The service is territorial for all people of the Northwest Territories. I know Hay River serves a lot of clients outside of the community also, that they need to upgrade their service. I am asking in communities of my region that they bring up some of the standards. I know there is a fight for dollars. The assessments and infrastructure and how much do you spend? Do you spend on the building or on the programs and services? It's a real tough balance. I think all boards have to deal with that. We don't have these services, we will continue using these larger centres and then they are going to ask for more because there are more people from outside communities that are asking for these services that they can't get in the communities or regions. I am making a comment to the Minister just to ask for some consideration. I know he's working hard with the boards on this one here and dollars are always tight. I just want to make that comment. I will keep it to that comment. I just want the Minister to respond to let me know that they heard me. Thank you.
Norman Yakeleya on Item 17: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 15th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Item 17: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 17: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 15th, 2007
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