Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Over the last several days, I've spent a number of days in both the Vital Abel Home and the Stanton Hospital assisting residents and families.
Mr. Speaker, we have always been seeking ways to hold dialogue and improve our program delivery, especially in the small, remote, isolated communities. The strategic plan developed in 2014 for the Sahtu Health Authority is a reflection of this; however, it needs updating.
Mr. Speaker, a number of positive changes are in the proceedings which are the new Sahtu Regional Health Centre, new legislation that became effective August 1st, and the new organization at the regional level, as well as the territorial level.
Mr. Speaker, given the new change for the region, we now need to update our regional strategic plan with involvement of all stakeholders, namely, residents whom we serve in the Sahtu region. It should be for the Sahtu, made by the Sahtu, for the Sahtu people in the area of medical care. Mr. Speaker, thank you, and I will have appropriate questions for the Minister of Health later. Thank you.