So why are we not a territory of compassion that takes circumstances and fairly weighs them with the empathy and understanding that needs to be taken into consideration?

So to close my statement with one final matter that needs to be put into perspective -- and most certainly, God forbid, that this day ever does come -- however, if that dark day and disappointing moment had to come where this child, a two-year-old smiling and wonderful little boy named Jonas, had to have his machines turned off, our Medical Travel Policy wouldn’t unite this family one last time. It would leave that mother alone in the room as the machines went silent; it would leave the father here in Yellowknife pacing hopelessly and helplessly; and leave the other two children scarred without being able to say goodbye as their little brother took his final breath. Mr. Speaker, this two-year-old boy needs the support that we can give, and I certainly believe our government can do better. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.