There was some funding available in the budget that was recently passed to look at expanding respite services outside of Yellowknife. It was a modest amount of money, but it was a start. As I’ve indicated in this House to the many questions that we’ve had and requests for program enhancements, be it midwifery or addiction services or other facilities to be built or other program areas, as we all know, as I indicated in my fiscal update as Minister of Finance, we have significant fiscal constraints that precludes us at this point from engaging in any significant new program expansions. Keeping in mind as well that we’re only four months from the end of our term and we’re building up the work for the new Assembly to consider as they set about setting their priorities and looking at the budget for 2012-2013.
Michael Miltenberger on Question 75-16(6): Commitment To Health Care Services In Small Rural Communities
In the Legislative Assembly on May 13th, 2011. See this statement in context.
Question 75-16(6): Commitment To Health Care Services In Small Rural Communities
Oral Questions
May 12th, 2011
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