What I was suggesting is not a centralization in Inuvik. I support the idea of decentralization. What I’m saying is that we have to avoid duplication. If we built the same facilities in all communities, that’s not going to work. We can’t afford that. What I’m saying is that Aklavik has a growing elderly population, and as much as there are elderly who can live relatively independently with support from the community, we need to have a facility there that meets that need. We don’t have that in Aklavik right now. I’m willing to work with the Member to put that into a planning process so that we are prepared in the long term, when we know that the need for a larger and more independent facility in Aklavik will be necessary.
Sandy Lee on Question 411-16(2) Capital Investment In Joe Greenland Centre In Aklavik
In the Legislative Assembly on October 3rd, 2008. See this statement in context.
Question 411-16(2) Capital Investment In Joe Greenland Centre In Aklavik
Oral Questions
October 2nd, 2008
Range Lake
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