I stand behind our premier

I stand by our premier on our relationship with the federal government.

The negligence and ignorance of our federal government concerning the northern health-care system has been going on too long. Our prime minister is well within his abilities to increase the quality of our health care.

When the quality of health care in the southern provinces is compared to the health care of the three territories (especially Nunavut) it is disconcerting. Per capita, it’s not even close. And hopefully a more reasonable offer can be provided by the federal government.

If not, I hope that you are prepared to take a leave from your daily duties to get the care you deserve elsewhere. I know I am.

Jason Currie
Iqaluit