Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I couldn't answer that question clearly in terms of comparability with what the provinces and territories do. I didn't realize the provinces and territories paid for transportation.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Those rates and costs per bed would vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Brenda, can you take a stab at that?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  There's a large need.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  The individuals who are wheelchair-bound would be provided a discharge plan for accessing appropriate equipment and supplies. Ramp access is usually left to the local government, to determine how it can address accessibility to the home. Ramps are usually built with band funds

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Recently I've been fortunate enough to participate in a tripartite discussion with the Chiefs of Ontario, with leadership from across the province of Ontario, and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to develop some ideas and options around partnering and the monetization of

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  That's a great question. The larger discussion on new fiscal relationships with indigenous communities, first nation communities across the country is opportune in terms of looking, for example, at a 10-year grant in terms of a funding relationship. The grant would provide a cert

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I think so, yes. It's a technicality.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. Good afternoon. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before the committee regarding long-term care on reserves. It's obviously an important subject for all communities, Canadians and indigenous peoples alike, in terms of the need for long-term care.