I think, in recent discussions with the Honourable Doug Young, the federal Minister of Transportation, he said to me that the primary focus of the federal Department of Transportation is going to be safety. That is going to be the number one priority, particularly in aviation. It compounds itself even more when you are in the Arctic because it is the primary mode of transportation. We really have no other way of getting out on long distances. We recognize the importance of safety. In some ways, with the limited resources we have, we are trying to do the best we can. We did do a major upgrade, as Mr. Arvaluk said, in Repulse Bay last year. It is our intention to do as much as possible to improve the conditions of the runways. We are limited in terms of resources, but we do recognize the importance of safety for all of us and all our friends. Thank you.
John Todd on Committee Motion 27-12(5): To Adopt Recommendation 34, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on March 21st, 1994. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 27-12(5): To Adopt Recommendation 34, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 20th, 1994
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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