David Ramsay

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I wish to make a statement about how a constituent of mine is being treated by our health care system.

The troubles began for him in December of 2003 when chest pain and tingling sensations were present. A stress test was to be performed but due to results from blood testing, a low priority was given to allow these tests to happen. The doctor quoted a wait time of six to 12 months. In January, while preparing for a vacation, my constituent consulted with his family doctor regarding concerns over travelling. While on vacation in February of 2004, my constituent...

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Thank you, Minister Roland. Mr. Villeneuve.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I would like to weigh in on the issue of the recent federal cuts and how they impact the residents here in the Northwest Territories.

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The federal government makes across-the-board cuts and it impacts various parts of the country in different ways, Mr. Speaker. Here in the Northwest Territories where we receive $800 million of our $1.1 billion directly from the federal government, these cuts hit us even harder because we have no ability to replace those funds with any type of own-source revenue. We are a territory, much like a person on a fixed income...

Mahsi Mr. Yakeleya. Minister Roland.

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Clause 3.

The final page on the schedule is page 11, item 68 to 72. Mr. Villeneuve.

Thank you, Minister Roland. Welcome, Mr. Cleveland. General comments from committee on Bill 10. General comments. Mr. McLeod.

Thank you, committee. The total of debts forgiven is $655,035.55. Are there any questions to that amount?