Mahsi cho. [English translation not provided.]
The Fort Simpson Health Centre provides a range of health services to residents of the Deh Cho region. Unfortunately, the existing facility requires renovation to adequately provide these services.
Mr. Speaker, renovations were slated to take place in this facility, but it appears that this project has been taken off the books and funding has been deferred. The facility is scheduled for a half life renovation in 2019. That’s ten years into the future. The health centre staff and the residents of the Deh Cho can’t wait that long. Adequate work space is already at a premium, and service delivery is being impacted by this situation on a daily basis.
Mr. Speaker, quality health care services are being compromised by the lack of appropriate space to deliver these services. I urge the Minister to ensure that the renovation of the Fort Simpson Health Centre is funded in this upcoming fiscal year.
Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. The honourable Member for Kam Lake, Mr. Ramsay.
