Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as I demonstrated, there’s 123 elders over the age of 60. Also in that statement, I also revealed that there is, from the ages of 80 to 96, 25 people. The elderly person is 96 years old.

Mr. Speaker, we realize that the fastest increasing population we have is the aged. At some point, we are going to have to deal with it. It is an issue that we are going to have to confront across Canada.

In the Northwest Territories, we are no different I believe we have to act now and find ways, as the Minister stated, to work together. This is a perfect opportunity. The community has illustrated a need. There are 123 individuals over the age of 60 and at some point in their life, they will need some form of care. I believe it’s those people, the 24 individuals over the age of 80, that can demonstrate a need in that community, so that we can accommodate, facilitate and, more importantly, deliver programs and services that are designed by a community for the community and has the support of the community. It has to have the ability to design a system we can use in other communities. Call it a pilot project. I think we have to get on with this issue, because it’s apparent we are being confronted with this issue whether it’s Fort McPherson, Fort Simpson or any other community up and down the valley.

I, for one, Mr. Speaker, am requesting a recorded vote. I request my colleagues to support me in this endeavour because on this issue, we have to deal with it head on and this is a good place to start. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.