Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to ask again how we could possibly justify new buildings, additional funding, and consider closing down shelters that are presently in existence, by indicating to them there is no possible way we could find the O and M. I just want to know how the additional cost could be justified? I think it is very difficult for people in the Inuvik Region to be able to justify a project of this type, knowing that their facility is going to close down. I do not dispute the possibility of additional need because of the number of people who need this service, but if they are now being told -- that is probably the reason why the Inuvik situation has requested and required the additional requirement for this service. They are not only providing this service to Inuvik, they are providing it to communities like Fort McPherson, Arctic Red River and Aklavik, even some people from Tuk. I am kind of curious as to how we are able to justify the closing of those facilities and the building of new ones. It is a matter that the Minister is going to have to deal with, but I do not think he is going to find that Members will accept the idea of building facilities when you are closing other ones down.
Richard Nerysoo on Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 9th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 8th, 1992
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
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