We have had some preliminary meetings with staff in the Beaufort-Delta who have been involved in this type of program or who might be involved in birthing services at this time. As the Member has indicated, there have been some challenges raised with the delivery of midwifery services in the Beaufort-Delta. To that end, we are looking at envisioning how we are approaching midwifery services in the Beaufort-Delta.
Originally when we came forward, there was a multi-part plan which included set up midwifery services in Hay River, move midwifery services to Beaufort-Delta and then move forward with a territorial program here in Yellowknife. We’re
looking at re-envisioning that model and tweaking it a little bit. I had sent the Standing Committee on Social Programs some details about moving forward with a modified plan so we could get a greater degree of midwifery services in the Northwest Territories. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.