Debates of March 30, 2004 (day 11)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’ll rephrase my question and put it in one sentence. Would the Minister update this Assembly on the status of the Turning Point facilities that relate to his alcohol and drug programs and how it will affect the issue of homelessness in Inuvik? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Miltenberger.

Return To Question 119-15(3): Status Of Turning Point Facilities In Inuvik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my understanding is that as of today they are still operational and will continue to provide the services they do in both areas referenced by my colleague. Thank you.

Supplementary, Mr. Allen.

Supplementary To Question 119-15(3): Status Of Turning Point Facilities In Inuvik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’m going to make reference to the letter. They indicate that their funding to provide the essential services under the alcohol and drug program, as well as to help facilitate the issue of homelessness, has been withdrawn. I’m just going to ask the Minister if he would make a commitment to provide a detailed response to myself so I can convey that to the committee in Inuvik? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Miltenberger.

Further Return To Question 119-15(3): Status Of Turning Point Facilities In Inuvik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I believe I saw the same letter that the Member did just before I came into the House this afternoon, and I’ve indicated to the staff that I want to talk to the deputy minister about the situation there and get briefed so that we can ensure that there is no diminishment of services in the community, and that we’re flexible enough to accommodate the program deliveries that are in that particular situation. Thank you.