Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I can assure you that the current, newly appointed chief medical health officer is qualified and has the credentials to undertake that position. She is from the Northwest Territories. She is from Aklavik. She is one of the very few aboriginal doctors in the country. She is Gwich’in, I believe.

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She is committed to working to advocate for healthier living and she is very enthusiastic. She understands, and I understand also, that we need to support her. Dr. Andre Corriveau has been part of this discussion. He has committed to work with us. He has chosen to move to a different area from having practiced here for a long time, but he still loves the North and he’s committed to making sure that work continues. We have made sure that there is a good transition process in place so that Dr. Orlaw will continue to be supported. I do support this appointment.