Yes, Mr. Chair, that is something that we -- and the department has been doing lots of work in this area. And, you know, I hear what the Member is saying, and I agree that there -- right now as we stand, though, there aren't a lot of programs that are up and ready to access in the Northwest Territories and so what we're hoping is that within this government, and that's why it's in the business plan, that we can collaborate with those Indigenous governments that have programs. And we know that we're spending anywhere from $200 to $650 a day outside the territory on services for individuals. And depending on how long their program is, some programs, you know, are longer than others and then some have additional aftercare programs that they can stay on longer. So, yes, we can -- I'm not sure how quick we can come up with those numbers, but we can pull that stuff together. And I know that we have been because that's something that I know that I've also stressed is that if we do have addiction-based programs in the territory, how are we going to support them as well to have residents being able to access them. And so that something that we will be looking into. Thank you.
Lesa Semmler on Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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