Rocky Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The questions are for the Minister of Health. The Minister confirmed that new bed projections were based on 10 years of statistical information versus the five that went into the 2015 report. Can the Minister confirm what statistical evidence was considered in developing the NWT's long-term bed requirements? I have a difficult time believing that so much has changed in five years when our population has a minimal change overall. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you. Minister.

Question has been called. All those in favour? Opposed? Abstentions? Motion is carried.

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Member for Frame Lake.

Thank you. I will now open the floor for general comments. Do any Members have any general comments before we begin the departmental summaries? Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh.

I call committee back to order. Committee, we have agreed to consider Committee Report 8-19(2), Report on Motion 5-19(2): Referral of Point of Privilege Raised by Member for Monfwi on March 10, 2020. I will go to the chair of the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures for any opening comments. Member for Frame Lake.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In December of 2015, a final report titled "Northwest Territories Long-Term Care Program Review" was submitted to the Department of Health and Social Services. The report, some 288 pages, based on statistics and relevant data available at the time, identified requirements for long-term care facilities through the Northwest Territories. On March 11th of this year, the Minister of Health tabled a 17-page document that confirmed a substantial reduction in projected long-term care bed needs identified in the 2015 report, not only for Hay River, but for the NWT as a whole.

Mr...

Thank you, Member. Minister.

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. Mr. Norn.

Thank you. Committee, we will take a short recess and resume with the first item. Thank you.

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Thank you, Mr. Norn. The motion is in order. To the motion.