Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The cost effectiveness has to come into play at some point, because if it absolutely fails, it will fail everyone. So I mean that's something we have to keep in mind. The fact is, as I stated, this is not unique just to the Sahtu; it happens in other regions. We've had to try to make a balance of how we operate, how we can function and ensure patient safety. For example, as the Member has highlighted -- and it is a concern to a lot of the communities and regions -- but location of the base stations, as I've highlighted, does come into play when we review this. The ability to maintain and support medevac personnel, because that plays a role in how we function, and the ability to support the flight personnel is another factor that has to play into this. But, Mr. Speaker, there was no inability or the fact that there could have been a partnership formed or part of the RFP could have been a part there that highlighted this as a potential option and it would have been reviewed. I'm not sure if that was done. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Floyd Roland on Question 112-15(6): Regional Medevac Contract
In the Legislative Assembly on May 17th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 112-15(6): Regional Medevac Contract
Question 112-15(6): Regional Medevac Contract
Item 8: Oral Questions
May 16th, 2007
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