In the Legislative Assembly on April 6th, 1995. See this topic in context.

Question 427-12(7): Regulation Re Fire Retardant On Canvass Tents
Item 6: Oral Questions

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the honourable Minister of Safety and Public Services. Earlier this morning, I received a phone call from one of my communities regarding the wall tents that are sold in the regional stores in my area. According to the gentleman, Mr. Speaker, wall tents that are sold now have to be fire retardant. Also, according to the same gentleman, when you move around your personal effects from camp to camp, these tents

can be very heavy and cumbersome. People in the eastern Arctic go camping in the early spring and late fall when they use Coleman lamps and stoves.

When you have your Coleman lamps and stoves on in an airtight tent, there is a danger of a build up of poisonous gas. My question to the honourable Minister, Mr. Speaker, is, is there a regulation that wall tents sold in regional stores now have to be treated with a fire retardant coating? Thank you.

Question 427-12(7): Regulation Re Fire Retardant On Canvass Tents
Item 6: Oral Questions

April 5th, 1995

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Minister of Safety and Public Services, Mr. Nerysoo.

Question 427-12(7): Regulation Re Fire Retardant On Canvass Tents
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm not certain, Mr. Speaker, if there is a regulation with regard to this particular matter. I believe it's potentially part of the fire code. So that I'm absolutely clear on the matter, Mr. Speaker, I'll take the question as notice and respond appropriately to the honourable Member.

Question 427-12(7): Regulation Re Fire Retardant On Canvass Tents
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. The question has been taken as notice. Item 6, oral questions.