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from page 4 that huge territory east of Thunder Bay, This person is located in Marathon under the auspices of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. People wishing to avail them- selves of this service must be pre- pared to travel 120 miles round trip from Schreiber or Manitouwadge. During your exchange with Mr. Foulds, you learned that the need was equally severe for com- munities west of Thunder Bay to the Manitoba border. You were also reminded. that 90 per cent of the speech patholo- gists practicing in Thunder Bay are either American citizens or those who received their training in American universities. There are young people living in Northern Ontario who have applied to Canadian universities for placement in speech patholo- &y Courses only to be told that there are only 30 places in Toronto and London combined. Your ministry has on file applications from Northern Ontario students who had to apply to Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and the University of Minnesota (Duluth); one dating back to 1984, for assistance under the Bursary Program to complete their two-year masters degree in this discipline. They were told by Dr Copeman that the Bursary Program was under review and as soon as US schools were screened and assessed, Canadian students attending approved courses would be eligible for assistance if they undertook to practice in an under- serviced area in Northern Ontario. You announced on or about August 10, 1987, that by 1990 your government will be spend- ing an additional $1 million annu- ally on grants and bursaries to attract more rehabilitation profes- sionals to the North. To date noth- ing tangible has resulted. The two applicants mentioned above were forced to complete their masters courses at American schools at their own expense (one, $35,000 for the two-year course), Both are now Practicing at a Thunder Bay Hospital at a salary much less than is available for Similar positions in Other Canadian centres, such as Calgary and Ottawa. Your Underserviced Area Program was Successful in attracting doctors because there is a surplus in that profession. -- a? 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Notwithstanding a commit- ment from a parade of ministers, deputies and other ministry per- sonnel, nothing has yet happened to attract and to hold speech commitments promised since pathologists in the North. 1984? You and your former deputy Your comments and reassur- no longer have direct responsibili- ance will be greatly appreciated. ty for these programs: the minis- Sincerely, ter of health is new on the scene; Gilles Pouliot, who is going to Carry out the MPP, Lake Nipigon Riding. Mountainview Interiors Xmas Sale - 25% off All Merchandise Except Limited Edition Prints Come in & see our Xmas Display Sale Runs From December 2 - December 24 as: HOCKEY STICKS 0 BB 4 ; $3.00 OFF my Hwy. 17, Schreiber CHRISTMAS SALE STARTS DEC. 8 till the 24th/87 SKATES DRASTICALLY REDUCED Skates drastically reduced, Bauer Custom 100 Reg. $229.95 Sale $170.00 Hockey Sweaters 20% off, Cooper XL7 Hockey helmets with screen reg. $79.99 Sale $59.99 All other hockey equipment 25% off. 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