Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I indicated to this House in my Member's statement regarding the NorthwesTel communication outage in the Nunavut area, the former information indicated, Mr. Speaker, that those communities in the Western Arctic served by the microwave were not affected. The former information indicates that there is no indication at this time when the service will be restored. Mr. Speaker, this statement causes me some concern. When the communication links are out, there is no way of knowing how long it will be out for in the Nunavut area. Mr. Speaker, in this day and age, with advanced technology, surely this should not happen within our jurisdiction. In the event this happens again, what alternative do we have to communicate with the Eastern Arctic communities?
John Ningark on Question 71-13(3):alternatives Available During Communications Breakdowns
In the Legislative Assembly on March 27th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Question 71-13(3):alternatives Available During Communications Breakdowns
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 26th, 1996
Page 94
John Ningark Natilikmiot
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