Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to direct a question to the Minister of Safety and Public Services. Some time ago I raised the issue of fire statistics in the Northwest Territories and the significant drop over the years in the number of fire related injuries and fatalities. Recently, the Minister's department cancelled the learn to burn program. Statistics provided by the fire marshal's office clearly show that children setting or playing with fire is the leading cause of losses and deaths in the Northwest Territories. Mr. Speaker, clearly the cancellation of the learn to burn program is a poor signal to all organized fire departments on the commitment of the Government of the Northwest Territories in an attempt to educate children of the hazards of fire. The fire chief's association is very concerned over the impact of this cancellation. What is the status of this learn to burn program at the present time?
Tony Whitford on Question 571-12(3): Cancellation Of Learn To Burn Program
In the Legislative Assembly on March 23rd, 1993. See this statement in context.
Question 571-12(3): Cancellation Of Learn To Burn Program
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 22nd, 1993
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