One of the concerns I have — especially representing small communities — is that we seem to have seen a real decline in services in our communities in health and social services in regard to vacancies; lack of programs being delivered by mental health, alcohol and drug workers; doctor visits; dental care.
I’m wondering if one of the reasons we’re seeing fewer services is because of the deficit situation at the Inuvik health board, which is affecting the ability of the board to deliver the essential services to our communities. Where we’re seeing a decline in those services, I’m wondering if there’s a correlation between those.
Also, I’d like to know exactly when the last time was that the Beaufort-Delta health authority had a surplus.