Robert Bouchard

Thank you, Minister Abernethy. Deputy Minister DeLancey.

Page 194, ambulatory care services, grants, contributions and transfers, $22.813 million. Agreed?

Thank you, Mr. Moses. Minister Abernethy.

Thank you, Minister Abernethy. Next on my list I have Mr. Moses.

Thank you, Mr. Moses. Mr. Abernethy.

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Minister Abernethy.

Thank you, deputy minister. Mr. Dolynny.

As the Minister indicated, this is a strong issue, but I think we need to improve. I think we need to set that standard of what we have to a minimum amount. I think where it’s needed we need to put the financial backing towards it.

My question is: Would the Minister approve overtime or additional counselling to get areas like Hay River that are three to four months away when we have some regions that only have two weeks or sometimes there isn’t a wait list? Is there a way that we can deal with this immediate situation of the three to four month wait lists?

Thank you, Minister. I’ll just remind committee we’re on 197. If you have some detail to go to the next page, we need to get there. Go ahead, Mr. Hawkins.

Thank you, Mr. Dolynny. Minister Abernethy.