Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the reason that the bed evaluation was redone is because we had better information from ten years of data as well as better population projections. Following the reevaluation, we committed to further reevaluations every four years. So there is every possibility that the number will change. And we will build the facility to meet the need that we know of, the most recent need that we know of.
One of the reasons that Hay River bed size went down is because it turned out there was a greater need in Fort Smith so it made sense to build two long-term care facilities, one in Hay River and one in Fort Smith, so that people could continue to live as close to home as possible. We understand that that's a priority and that home care assists with that priority, which is part of our mandate.
I also just want to mention, for those people who are on waiting lists anywhere in the territory that has a long-term care facility, there are respite beds available that families can book if they need a longer-term break. Thank you.