Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I move that this committee strongly recommends that the Department of Health and Social Services take immediate and concrete action to improve the delivery of health and social services programs in small and remote communities;

And further, that the department develop a strategy for program and service delivery that is flexible and

responsive to the unique challenges experienced by small communities;

And furthermore, that the strategy address all community primary care and “first contact” care services, including, but not limited to, doctors’ visits, nursing services, mental health workers, and dental care services. Thank you, Mr. Chair.