Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to urge the provincial government to grant funding for hemodialysis equipment for citizens in York Simcoe.
Presently a number of residents of this area have to travel to downtown Toronto to undergo treatment, often with life-threatening consequences. This is not only time consuming but often extremely difficult for patients who are physically incapable of making these trips. There are many people who would benefit by access to this equipment in the region.
I implore the provincial government to allocate funding for this equipment. It is essential that equal access for this treatment should be provided across Ontario.
The provincial government should not tie its purse strings at the expense of these patients' health. These people should not have to suffer more than they already are.