Mr. Chairman, I don't know the specifics of what would qualify as a high priority area. A fair amount of the trapping done in the Tuktoyaktuk area is done in the bush country. The Tuktoyaktuk hunters and trappers have high priority areas with cabins and traplines, which would be of concern and they would be receptive to some form of protection for their investments. I'm sure they would like to be considered for these contributions. Furthermore, in the past years on more than one occasion, we've had tundra and driftwood fires very close to the community of Tuktoyaktuk. This doesn't put any people or property in danger but it does have the ability to shut the airport down due to smoke. This is a concern to the community. I'm sure they'd like to have the ability to attack the tundra fires at an early stage. They burn for quite a distance. I believe the last one burned for a range of four miles. These fires cause problems. In a hot, dry summer, they are very easily started. I'm sure the community would like to be considered for this type of contribution if possible.
Vince Steen on Committee Report 3-13(3): Standing Committee On Resource Management And Development Report On The Review Of The 1996-97 Main Estimates
In the Legislative Assembly on May 16th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Committee Report 3-13(3): Standing Committee On Resource Management And Development Report On The Review Of The 1996-97 Main Estimates
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
May 16th, 1996
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