As part of Eye on the Arctic‘s special report on health care in Nunavik, we reached out to all five candidates running in Ungava, the provincial riding where Nunavik is located, with one question:If your party were to form the new government, what one concrete action could Nunavimmiut expect in the first year of the mandate that would improve health care in the region? This plan aims to ensure better access to better health services for all Nunavimmiut, but how this plan will be implemented in the region, particularly in Nunavik, will be discussed with the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services and the Inuit leadership. Tunu Napartuk, Quebec Liberal Party —If the Liberal Party were to form the next government, there would be an immediate improvement on communication. Christine Moore, Parti Québécois —Review agreements for health professionals to provide adequate compensation for northern work and formally recognize nursing expertise in rural and northern practice and enhance training in the enlarged role. Maïtée Labrecque-Saganash, Québec Solidaire —We made an appearance with our party leader to guarantee equitable access to health care for the Northern communities.

Source: CBC News September 24, 2022 23:09 UTC