Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'm sure we're all aware of the fact that the Bird Dog operators in Fort Smith refused to fly with the DC-4s that are providing fire suppression to the Government of the Northwest Territories. It's my understanding, Mr. Speaker, that the Bird Dog operators refused to fly due to safety concerns that are not being addressed by this government and was requested in the request for proposal that this government had called for.
I would like to ask the Minister whether or not the Minister's department has addressed this outstanding issue so the Bird Dog operators could fly with Buffalo Airway's DC-4s? Thank you.