Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I do support this motion. I think we need to take a broader look at the whole issue, as Ms. Bisaro said, of the emerging population of seniors and our life expectancy in the Northwest Territories is growing. That’s a good thing. People are living longer in the Northwest Territories, but we have to be prepared for that. So I think that I’m going to support Mr. Krutko’s motion here right now, because there is a particular need in the community that he represents and they took the initiative to sign a petition, which has been tabled in this House. So I think we need to send a clear message that we hear them and that we need to respond to that. But I think we also need to look at prioritizing a list of other communities, as well, that are in need of specialized, specific housing for seniors. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Jane Groenewegen on Committee Motion 20-16(4): Establishment Of A Permanent Long-Term Care Facility In Fort Mcpherson, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on February 3rd, 2010. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 20-16(4): Establishment Of A Permanent Long-Term Care Facility In Fort Mcpherson, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
February 2nd, 2010
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