Mr. Speaker, the prevention of the Fire Marshal or of an officer in the Fire Marshal's department from exercising his authorities and doing his duties is a serious offence under the Fire Prevention Act. It is also serious in that it could jeopardize safety, as the Member has indicated. Mr. Speaker, the incident the Member refers to is being taken very seriously by my officials. I understand that following their denial of entry to the mine property by mine management this morning, the three members of my staff, after 40 minutes, left and returned to their offices. They are making another attempt to discharge their duties and to respond to the call from the mine management this afternoon, Mr. Speaker. If they are obstructed or hindered again in doing their duties, then my officials inform me they will certainly consider laying charges of obstruction under the Fire Prevention Act. Thank you.
Dennis Patterson on Question O541-12(2): Fire Marshal Refused Entry At Giant Mine
In the Legislative Assembly on June 17th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question O541-12(2): Fire Marshal Refused Entry At Giant Mine
Question O541-12(2): Fire Marshal Refused Entry At Giant Mine
Item 5: Oral Questions
June 16th, 1992
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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