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Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 130)

Mahsi, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, my questions to the health Minister stem from my Member's statement regarding diabetes.

Canada's framework for diabetes acknowledges a selfreported rate of diabetes among First Nations and Metis adults is, respectfully, 1.9 to 1.5 times that of nonIndigenous adults. And the number rises to 4.7 percent among Inuit.

The report also notes cases of diabetes in Indigenous communities are often more severe than those in the general population. My question is what is the health Minister doing specifically to address the rate of diabetes among Indigenous people in...

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 130)

Mahsi, Mr. Johnson. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 130)

Department of Health and Social Services, capital investment expenditures, longterm and continuing care services, not previously authorized, negative $3,718,000. Does committee agree?

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 130)

Industry, Tourism and Investment, tourism and parks, not previously authorized, negative $17,000. Does committee agree?

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 130)

All right. No further questions on this? The motion is in order. To the motion.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 130)

Mahsi, Minister. Does the Minister of Finance wish to bring witnesses into the House?

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 130)

Committee, please turn to page 7 of the tabled document, Department of Health and Social Services, health and social services administrative and support services, not previously authorized, $430,000. Does committee agree? Ms. Cleveland.