Daniel McNeely
Statements in Debates
Mahsi. Mr. Speaker. Following up on my Member's statement to the Minister of Infrastructure, my first question: can the Minister of Infrastructure explain what benefits the Sahtu region has seen from the Sahtu regional health and long-term care facility? Mahsi.
Thank you, Mr. Vanthuyne. Dr. Joe Dragon.
Thank you, Minister McLeod. Mr. Blake.
Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Minister McLeod.
Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Minister McLeod.
Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Minister McLeod.
Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Minister McLeod.
Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Minister McLeod, any comments?
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Several years ago, the Sahtu region's future was poor at best with the low world commodity prices, closure of the Norman Wells oil field. Mr. Speaker, two projects initiated by the Government of Northwest Territories, they were the Sahtu Health and Long Term Care Facility and the 12 kilometer Canyon Creek all-season road.
Mr. Speaker, these two projects greatly contributed to the region's economic downturn on providing employment and opportunities; respectfully, the Tulita Health Centre also.
Mr. Speaker, today is federal budget day, and the Sahtu residents are anxiously...
Thank you, Dr. Dragon. Mr. Nakimayak.