(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to rise today and make my Member's statement. Mr. Speaker, I would like to make the Members of the Legislative Assembly aware that the Bourassa government and Quebec Hydro remain committed to the construction of a massive hydro power project near Great Whale River. The scope of this project is overwhelming, Mr. Speaker. The airstrip, the roadway to be built, and miles and miles of territory to be flooded, will affect the land, animals, birds and fish of the region forever. Mr. Speaker, if they are going to be building roads, the roadways in Northern Quebec will undoubtedly lead to the introduction of unwanted social influences. I would like the Members to be aware that the environment and the way of life of the people will be destroyed forever. I think all the Members are aware that we should not be destroying our environment, and there might be some diseases that are coming up our food chain if there is going to be a massive project of this kind. If Hydro Quebec goes ahead, the bird sanctuaries and all the wildlife habitats will be destroyed, and I know there are going to be a lot of contaminants that flow through this river and...
Kenoayoak Pudlat on Quebec Commitment To Great Whale River Hydro Project
In the Legislative Assembly on June 22nd, 1992. See this statement in context.
Quebec Commitment To Great Whale River Hydro Project
Item 3: Members' Statements
June 21st, 1992
Page 694
Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South
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