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Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South

(Translation) Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to direct my question to the Minister responsible for airports. Madam Speaker, my question is directed to the Minister of Transportation. Coming from Lake Harbour, there have been concerns for many years with the airport. We have problems with the airstrip being too short. Madam Speaker, for passengers who want to travel in and out of the community, especially for the ones who want to come home, there are problems with freight. Sometimes there isn't enough room on the airplane for passengers who might want to go home. My question to the Minister of Transportation -- and I'm aware that he has responded to this question -- with respect to airports, is there going to be a review of the funds that might go towards upgrading of the airstrip in our community?

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Minister of Transportation, Mr. Todd.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Thank you, Madam Speaker. The airstrip in Lake Harbour is one of the few airstrips left on Baffin Island that has limited ability for aircraft. We have had some preliminary engineering work done; a very, very expensive exercise to change that airstrip. I've indicated to the honourable Member on a number of occasions that we will try to build it into our capital estimates for building a road. But, in

fairness to him, I think we would be looking at sometime after 1998-99. Thank you.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Pudlat.

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Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South

(Translation) Thank you, Madam Speaker. In the past, when we had BRC, this was also discussed during those meetings. When we brought this up in the past, we were often told that it would be in the 1997 capital estimates. I wonder when we would be able to get an airstrip or an upgrade for our airstrip. In the past, we had a response saying that it would be done in 1997.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Minister of Transportation, Mr. Todd.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

I stand to be corrected, perhaps it is 1997. I know it's somewhere in that area of 1997, 1998. I would like to point out to the honourable Member, as I did in correspondence to the community, that we're looking at somewhere between an $8 million to $10 million expenditure at this time. We're optimistic that by 1997-98, most communities will have an airstrip and that some of them will be upgraded. We're doing the Deline, Nahanni Butte, hopefully Pangnirtung, Coppermine, et cetera. So it is in the plan, but at this time because we're low on the dollars and the traffic, we're looking at 1997-98. I would have to double check; I thought it was 1998 but it could well be 1997. Thank you.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Antoine.

Question 298-12(6): Status Of Search And Rescue Training Program
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October 30th, 1994

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Mahsi, Madam Speaker. Last Friday, I made a statement in this House with regard to how pleased I was to hear the announcement made by the Minister responsible for Municipal and Community Affairs with regard to an NWT search and rescue training program that is going to be funded for two years. My statement indicated that if the planning for this training program is going to be done, I would like to make sure that people in the west, especially in the area I represent, are involved in this training, especially along the Mackenzie River system and the type of terrain that we live in. So I would like to ask the Minister responsible if the plan for this training program has been done, and if she could tell me if they are still working on it or if it has been completed. Thank you.

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Ms. Mike.

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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central

Thank you, Madam Speaker. The training money that I made an announcement on last week through a Minister's statement, is for a two-year period. It is intended to cover all the NWT regions. The department is working to identify how the training will be used within each region.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Antoine.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Mahsi, Madam Speaker. This training program is a very important program and we have been asking for it in our area for quite a few years. As indicated by my honourable colleague for Iqaluit, we have 10 people missing and that happens all the time. We don't know when this is going to happen, but it does happen all over the north. It is important to have the proper training and equipment. Since the department is identifying how this is going to be done, I would like to ask if this department is talking to people in the communities who have been involved in this type of situation to develop this program with the department? Thank you.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Ms. Mike.

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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central

Thank you, Madam Speaker. With emergency measures, we do have volunteer agencies in communities, either through HTAs or other bodies that are in place. Definitely, the communities will be involved, as well as the regional level. Thank you.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for High Arctic, Mr. Pudluk.

Ludy Pudluk High Arctic

(Translation) Thank you, Madam Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of DPW. In Arctic Bay, there is an arena being built in that community which just started this fall. The construction is being halted at the moment and I wonder if you can tell me what they are stopping for.

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Minister of Public Works and Services, Mr. Morin.

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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Madam Speaker. This is the first ever I heard about the construction being halted in Arctic Bay. I will look into the matter and get back to the Member by 5:00 today. Thank you.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Pudluk.

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Ludy Pudluk High Arctic

(Translation) Thank you, Madam Speaker. If there is to be a reason given for stopping the construction, I

would also like him to find out when they would be starting again. Thank you.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Minister of Public Works and Services, Mr. Morin.

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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I will make that information available to him as well.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. The time frame for oral questions has lapsed. Item 7, written questions. The honourable Member for Iqaluit, Mr. Patterson.

Dennis Patterson Iqaluit

Madam Speaker, I am not sure whether this written question is properly addressed to the Minister of Transportation, but I am addressing it to him.

Which agency or department of government is responsible in ocean waters of the NWT for:

1)inspection and certification of medium-sized vessels, so-called longliners and peterheads, operating in NWT marine waters;

2)enactment and enforcement of safety requirements on such vessels, including lighting and navigation aids, communication requirements, lifeboats and life-preservers?

Thank you.