First of all, I want to say that I've spoken with the deputy minister and with the staff on this matter. I think there is a need for us to train our present mine safety officers in the kinds of developments we're talking about in the diamond mining area. I would suggest to Members that the problem we have -- and it is one I have to address with Cabinet -- is there are no skilled safety officers in Canada at the moment who could provide the training. We may have to go elsewhere to provide the training, but it is a matter we consider to be serious and our officers, if they are to provide the best service to the mining industry, require the necessary training. Even if we offer the training here in Yellowknife, we still have to bring in the expertise to provide that training.
Richard Nerysoo on Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1994-95
In the Legislative Assembly on March 17th, 1994. See this statement in context.
Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1994-95
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 16th, 1994
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
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