I did raise this issue during my meetings in Ottawa two weeks ago with the Honourable Doug Young, Minister of Transportation. I did explain to him that running these small airstrips in Arctic communities is different than running airstrips in the south because it is the primary mode of transportation. It has serious implications for emergency health care, particularly with charters, et cetera. I have drafted a letter to that effect to him. The officials are still trying to negotiate a better position than what I just explained in my last response. I'll try to keep the honourable Member informed as we move forward on this. Hopefully, we'll be able to come to an appropriate compromise between what we had before and what they are currently offering on the table. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 435-12(5): Continuous Services At Weather Reporting Stations
In the Legislative Assembly on March 31st, 1994. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 435-12(5): Continuous Services At Weather Reporting Stations
Question 435-12(5): Continuous Services At Weather Reporting Stations
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 30th, 1994
Page 973
John Todd Keewatin Central
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