David Ramsay
Statements in Debates
Thank you, Mr. Premier. Mr. Yakeleya.
Thank you, Mr. Premier. Mr. Pokiak.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Sleep apnea is a very common medical disorder that our adult population suffers from. Sufferers of this condition need to have their condition properly diagnosed in a sleep lab prior to deciding on a form of treatment. Unfortunately, Madam Speaker, the Department of Health and Social Services is closing down the sleep centre at Stanton hospital. It is estimated that 80 percent of sleep apnea sufferers go undiagnosed and this is a real shame, because sleep apnea can have a detrimental effect on your quality of life.
This condition can cause severe drowsiness, so the...
Thank you, Mr. Premier. No other speakers on the list. Mr. Yakeleya.
Thank you, Mr. Premier. I’ve got Mr. Pokiak next on the list.
Agreed. Ms. Lee.
Thank you, Minister Bell. Mr. Yakeleya.
Thank you, Mr. Pokiak. Minister of Finance, Mr. Roland.
Thank you, committee members. We will call Committee of the Whole back to order. As I said, we have a number of items on the agenda today: Ministers' statements 1-15(4), 3-15(4), 4-15(4) and 5-15(4). We are going to discuss these Ministers' statements concurrently, so they are open to be addressed by any Member. Who would like to go first? Comments. Mr. Yakeleya.
Thank you, Mr. Braden. Mr. Premier.