Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Perhaps there’s a requirement for an expansion of the policy outside of just purely indigent people, as well, considering the cost of living in the communities, even with individuals that have jobs. The cost of travel, especially if several family members have to go to Edmonton, even Yellowknife or even Hay River, for that matter, but especially when many members of the family have to travel to Edmonton, and then on top of that the cost of the casket adds to the expenses and a lot of the people can’t afford that. Like I said, communities do pull together, but I’d like to know if the Minister would also look at the policy again. I recognize what it’s for. Look at the policy again and maybe consider expansion of the policy to reach other constituents that may need that assistance. Thank you.
Tom Beaulieu on Question 135-16(5): Medical Travel And Escort Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on May 14th, 2010. See this statement in context.
Question 135-16(5): Medical Travel And Escort Policy
Oral Questions
May 13th, 2010
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