Question 100-20(1): Extended Health Benefits  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it's difficult to estimate the cost because it depends on how much people use the service. Various factors will contribute to the costing, such as not all eligible residents accessing all benefit areas and the introduction of the cost sharing

Question 100-20(1): Extended Health Benefits  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the new EHB policy which expands the benefits coverage for residents with low income does not take in effect until September 1st, 2024 and so, unfortunately, this can't be expedited. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 97-20(1): Primary Healthcare Waitlist Transparency  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe I answered the Member. As this list is changing and the model may change, and so that is the work that we're doing. So as there's a list, whether it's changing, those are things that -- you know, everybody has access to a physician whether it's a

Question 97-20(1): Primary Healthcare Waitlist Transparency  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in the opposite sense is why is there a waitlist? You know, I went and seen a physician on Saturday. I didn't have to see -- you know, so this is why I'm saying the primary health care reform is changing how we're looking at how patients have

Question 97-20(1): Primary Healthcare Waitlist Transparency  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I understand where the Member's coming from. There is also question on waitlists. And like I said specifically, there is a model that's been going on in Yellowknife, and it's not the same model that's been going on the rest of the territory. Y

Question 97-20(1): Primary Healthcare Waitlist Transparency  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned in this House, the -- we are doing a review and the primary health care reform is going to look at how we provide services to all residents in the Northwest Territories. And I understand that there is a model that's been used in

Question 91-20(1): Diabetes Prevention  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, diabetes is a chronic disease, and it's a major problem for many NWT residents, specifically Indigenous people. This is why our priority is to work in partnership with individuals, families, communities, and to encourage healthy lifestyle choi

Question 91-20(1): Diabetes Prevention  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, not at this time but I have my department looking into kind of a number of how we can get. But the main goal is to reduce the instance of diabetes and using money on preventative care, so we'll -- the department is trying to come up with some

Question 91-20(1): Diabetes Prevention  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we know that diabetes is a significant chronic disease in the Northwest Territories impacting approximately 10 percent of residents over the age 24, Mr. Speaker.

Question 91-20(1): Diabetes Prevention  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, there is a lot of work being done in this area so, you know, I want to be able to provide some of the information, and I'll highlight, and then what I don't get to I'll provide that information to the Member, specifically to her riding as well

Question 81-20(1): Northwest Territories Bursary Program  I've asked and -- I've answered the Member. I will get back to the Member. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 81-20(1): Northwest Territories Bursary Program  Mr. Speaker, I will get back to the Member on this. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 81-20(1): Northwest Territories Bursary Program  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I mentioned to the Member, I will -- you know, I'm familiar with this situation in a small -- in a small amount. I don't know how many bursaries there are. I don't have the level of detail. I will not make that decision here in the House. Thank you, Mr.

Question 81-20(1): Northwest Territories Bursary Program  Was that a question, Mr. Speaker? I didn't really hear the Member.

Question 81-20(1): Northwest Territories Bursary Program  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have -- I am familiar with the circumstances that the Member is speaking to, but I don't have the level of detail to make any decision in the House here today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.