Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am somewhat encouraged by the Minister's commitments to make it a priority to deal with this issue. I am aware that the school in Chesterfield Inlet did not have a gym. I think I was responsible when that school was constructed, but fortunately that community does have a community gym. There is a gym in the community. I am sure the Minister knows the community of Apex is a very well-organized and close-knit community. They have traditionally used that school gym for community events, meetings and feasts, and it is a very critical issue for them. I am under some great pressure to get them an answer on this outstanding issue. I do not want to be ungrateful because I know tremendous efforts have been undertaken to deal with this emergency situation for which the community is extremely grateful. However, it is this one final pressing issue that is now of concern and I can tell the Minister that I am quite confident the project must be tendered before the end of this month if we are going to meet sea-lift deadlines. I am quite confident in saying that from my experience with other projects. In fact, that will be very tight timing. I will accept those answers, but perhaps put the Minister, and Members of Cabinet, on notice that one way or the other the issue is going to have to be resolved while this House is in session. I may be pursuing it further in this House. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Dennis Patterson on Committee Motion 78-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 5
In the Legislative Assembly on March 5th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 78-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 5
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 4th, 1993
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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