Joanne says out of pocket expenses are still an issue, despite supportive programs for those living in the North.
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We do have the [provincial] Northern Travel grant that helps out, but it’s, they give you $100 a night for a room, but most rooms in downtown [city], or their hotel rooms, you’re looking at about $300. So, yeah, you have to have the – be able to spend money to get the care that I needed, yeah.
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