I’m very aware of people who have met tragic ends outside of regional municipalities, be it large communities or small communities. I can think of one particular case where one lady fell through the ice on a skidoo. The access to emergency services is very important. I’m not asking the Minister to solve all the world’s problems, although that would certainly be nice, but I’m asking him to investigate and use this opportunity to investigate developing some type of program that can offer assistance. Because when people are in jeopardy on the land, whether they’re skidooing, hunting, or visiting the lodges, living that active lifestyle, they shouldn’t be left out in the cold to say good luck and find your way into the health centre and we’ll do our best when you get here but you’re on your own until you get there. All I’m asking for is a little compassion from a man who probably knows the health system a little bit better than any of us, and find a way to make something palatable for everyone.
Robert Hawkins on Question 155-16(6): Lack Of Emergency Medical Services For People On The Land
In the Legislative Assembly on August 18th, 2011. See this statement in context.
Question 155-16(6): Lack Of Emergency Medical Services For People On The Land
Oral Questions (Reversion)
August 17th, 2011
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