Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate that it is a technical question, and as Mr. Todd knows, I have quite a few constituents right now moving out of town, back to the south. They are interested in the ultimate removal entitlement. Maybe if I can phrase it in an example way, and then he can tell me if I am right or wrong, and inform the House.

In Iqaluit, the cap is $10,284, and if the employee is only entitled to 50 percent of the benefit, and arranges to move for half of that amount, which would be $5,142, is this all that is reimbursed, fifty percent of the actual cost of removal, or is it only fifty percent of what is actually spent by the employee?

Mr. Todd.

My name is Todd, not Albert Schweitzer. First of all, let me say that if there are people leaving Iqaluit, that is unfortunate. However, it will provide an opportunity for northerners to apply on those jobs. I think, on the ultimate removal process, I will say it again, like I said in my return to oral question. Employees will now arrange for their own moves, submit receipts to the department, and be reimbursed for all eligible expenses, for the lesser of the actual cost of the move, or the cap, that was agreed to by each community. I think that was fairly clear, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Picco.

Mr. Speaker, that is as clear as mud. I guess maybe the way I was phrasing my question was as clear as mud, too. Can the Minister let me know in this House, or in writing to me, in actuality, the procedure that is in place here. I have concerns with several of my constituents who have now written me, explaining that they have taken on the move, and they have followed the direction of the cost. In one case, a single mother with three children. Mr. Todd said, well, northerners will be able to apply on these jobs. In this case, a single mother who has been living in Iqaluit for thirty-two years, I would consider a northerner. I take offence

to that statement. Maybe Mr. Todd could tell me, if the 50 percent benefit is actually based on the cap, or the percentage that is lost, because I still have not got that clear, as mud?

Mr. Todd.

Just so we make it clearer for my honourable colleague, we will respond to him, in writing, so he understands fully, so he can advise his employees who are now moving south, what the appropriate procedure is, and that this government will reimburse them, in accordance with the new policy, that was negotiated under the collective agreement. Thank you.

Thank you. Final supplementary. Mr. Picco.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, of course, quite a few of these employees are actually moving north, because they will move from their home community, which could be Clyde or Pond, or Hall Beach, so they are not actually all moving south. I should clarify that. Mr. Speaker, I had a written question to Mr. Todd, on this same matter. I would like to ask Mr. Todd, with that written question, which I asked for a written response from, which he is now giving me another written response on the same matter. Will Mr. Todd confirm that he will be able to give me that before the House prorogues in this session, or will I have to wait for it at the end of November. I think it is still on the order paper. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The House prorogues in about three hours. Mr. Todd.

I want to assure my honourable colleague, as I always do, that I take his questions seriously, and we will have a response to his written question, in my hand here later on today, when it comes up in the appropriate agenda item. Thank you.

Oral questions. Mr. Erasmus.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development. There are two minds on the doorstep of Yellowknife, and a lot of citizens are concerned about their safety in regard to emissions tailings and the rest of that. My question for the Minister is what is this government doing to ensure that existing mines, like Giant and Con, be claimed the harvesting area in a sufficient manner to ensure the safety of the citizens in nearby communities.

The Minister responsible for Resource, Wildlife and Economic Development, Mr. Kakfwi.

Thank you, Oral questions supplementary, Mr. Erasmus.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That is very reassuring to know that something is being done about the emissions. My next question is, what is the government doing to ensure that stored arsenic in these mines and their tailing ponds are adequately stored or dealt with, so that we can ensure the safety of the citizens of Yellowknife.

Mr. Kakfwi.

Thank you, Oral questions, supplementary, Mr. Erasmus.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am certainly glad to hear that we are moving in these areas. I would still like to know if this government is doing anything, I will rephrase that. Has this government met with the federal government to try to ensure that the arsenic that is being stored at Giant Mine is dealt with in a manner to ensure the safety of citizens of Yellowknife, once the mine closes.

Mr. Kakfwi.

Thank you. Oral questions, final supplementary. Mr. Erasmus.