Mr. Speaker, local governments actually have the responsibility to provide public transportation options for citizens including seniors or persons with disabilities. We do know that throughout the Northwest Territories, many communities have stepped up and are taking on this responsibility. The town of Hay River purchased a handi-van through the gas tax funding and transferred that vehicle to the Hay River disabilities council, who in turn applied for some money under the antipoverty fund to help them to provide operations for that. We provide handi-vans for residents who are living in our long-term care facilities. The City of Yellowknife I think has some programs for accessibility and transportation. I will certainly commit to looking at what is available in the Northwest Territories now and provide a bit of a summary of what is out there, so we can help our residents know what is available.
Glen Abernethy on Question 224-18(2): Services To Support Seniors Aging In Place
In the Legislative Assembly on June 14th, 2016. See this statement in context.
Question 224-18(2): Services To Support Seniors Aging In Place
Oral Questions
June 13th, 2016
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