Equipment failures have resulted in significant delays in medevac services on more than one occasion, leading to further complications in emergency medical situations, according to Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu MLA Pat Angnakak.

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Angnakak said the issue has been raised in the legislative assembly several times previously.

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Hickes reiterated that discussions about performance are ongoing with the medevac contractor.

Angnakak was not satisfied.

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The Department of Health projects 2,400 medevacs will be needed in Nunavut this year.