I agree with the Member; we need to make sure we are getting in front of this and we are working very closely with Avens to find some solutions. We are exploring a number of different financing options that are available. They have expressed an interest in a partnership opportunity in the extended care, which would help leverage moving forward with the 60 beds they want to provide here in Yellowknife. I know they’re working with the Housing Corp to talk about the renovations of the existing facility once they have a facility to move people in.

This isn’t just a Yellowknife problem, I’m sure the Member will acknowledge. The Beaufort-Delta, by way of an example, is incredibly tight as well. We are actually out for RFP right now. I think it’s going to close next week, looking for someone to help us do the facilities planned for the Northwest Territories to help us figure out where we need facilities and how to move forward.

Having said that, I acknowledge that there is an immediate need in Yellowknife and I am working with Avens right now to get them into the capital planning process. We need a business plan; we need some cost estimates; we need to understand the O and M costs; and we are hoping, assuming that none of these other options like the extended care work out, to still work closely with them to get them into the capital planning process as quickly as possible.