Madam Speaker, the first time that we had an opportunity to bring this topic up was when the Honourable Jean Chretien visited the Legislative Assembly soon after he was elected. Among the other topics that were discussed, the issue of the cruise missile was brought up at that time. Subsequently, when he made the announcement in Ottawa in the campaign that they were not going to be supportive of cruise missile testing in the Northwest Territories, he didn't feel that it was an issue and that he was going to stand behind his commitment. But, subsequently, I believe, there are agreements that were undertaken by the previous government that he felt that he couldn't walk around. Subsequently, on February 14, I did write to the Minister of National Defence expressing our concern and asking to be consulted and to set up some meetings and discussions about that issue. Thank you.
Nellie Cournoyea on Question 243-12(5): Actions Taken With Liberal Government Re Cruise Missile Testing
In the Legislative Assembly on March 2nd, 1994. See this statement in context.
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Question 243-12(5): Actions Taken With Liberal Government Re Cruise Missile Testing
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 1st, 1994
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
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