Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I first raised my concern on the water quality in Fort McPherson in March of this year. Members have also heard me make statements and ask many questions to the Minister of Public Works and Services. My constituents are very concerned about their drinking water. They are concerned about the source of the drinking water, which is next to a busy highway and also next to the sewage lagoon. They are concerned about the notable discolouration of the water and they are very concerned that some tests have shown unacceptable levels of cancer-causing chemicals in the water.
Mr. Speaker, I have concerns that these problems are not taken seriously by this government. I went as far as collecting samples myself, which I have here in the House. I wish to report to this House that I have had recent discussions with the Ministers of Public Works and Municipal and Community Affairs, and I am pleased to report that I have been told that the matter has been discussed in Cabinet and will be dealt with as a priority.
I have also been assured that, at the first opportune time, following the closure of this session, senior government officials will travel with me to Fort McPherson to discuss this with the community. What steps will be taken to deal with this urgent problem, Mr. Speaker? I am now assured that the Ministers responsible are now prepared to take the necessary action to deal with our concerns and I will hold them to those commitments. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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