Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Renewable Resources, Mr. Arngna'naaq. It is with regard to fires. Madam Speaker, as of September 16, there were still some active fires going in the western Arctic. I want to ask the Minister if there has been any monitoring of those fires still going at this time, and does the Minister know how many are still going?
Question 84-12(6): Monitoring Of Forest Fires
In the Legislative Assembly on October 7th, 1994. See this topic in context.
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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis
Mr. Arngna'naaq.
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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. At the present time, there are, we understand, approximately 80 fires still smouldering. These are all located in the western Arctic regions, except for the Inuvik area. All fires that the department is aware of are being monitored by departmental staff. We expect that as the temperature cools, these fires should go out. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis
Thank you, Mr. Arngna'naaq. Supplementary, Mr. Gargan.
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Mr. Speaker, I also understand that under forestry, there are three zones under which fires are identified. Zone 1 are fires you must fight, zone 2 you fight sometimes and zone 3 fires that you just let go. Is the Minister aware of what categories the 80 fires he has mentioned are in?
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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis
Thank you. Mr. Arngna'naaq.
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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik
Mr. Speaker, no, I'm not aware of what categories these fires are being observed at at the present time.
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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis
Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mr. Gargan, supplementary.
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Well, can I ask the Minister, then, if he would provide me with that information?
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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis
Mr. Arngna'naaq.
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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik
Yes, Mr. Speaker.
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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis
Are you finished, Mr. Gargan? Item 7, oral questions. Mr. Whitford.