Flying from Yellowknife straight to Ulukhaktok would save all parties physically and financially.

Over the years I’ve raised many concerns regarding the GNWT’s Medical Travel Policy and how this could be more suitable for small and remote communities. Over the years the Minister has found many excuses to defend the current policies. Will this government and the Department of Health listen to what the people of the Nunakput community of Ulukhaktok are asking for and implement their recommendations and concerns regarding medical travel, administrative procedures and policies?

As our community’s population ages, the current practice will increasingly be inadequate. Our elders and patients deserve more from this government, Mr. Speaker. I will have questions for the Minister of Health and Social Services at the appropriate time. Thank you.