Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon. Yesterday, Tuesday, March 26, 1996, we were advised by NorthwesTel that they have lost all communication with those communities served by the satellite Anik E2 in the Nunavut area.
Mr. Speaker, the question that remains to be answered is what is the alternative solution in the event that we lose communication again within the Territories. Mr. Speaker, Isaac Newton once said, "Anything that can go wrong, will eventually go wrong." I am sure that we live on the edge in the Nunavut area.
Mr. Speaker, what would happen if something tragic happened in the Nunavut area during the time when the communication system was out? Is there any alternative solution that the government can offer for our area in Nunavut?
During the appropriate time, I will be asking the Premier about the alternative solutions in the event this occurs again. Thank you.