Mr. Speaker, as the Minister responsible for the Power Corporation explained yesterday, the bacteria that is now manifesting itself in Iqaluit, at that particular plant, is present in all fuels. It is present in every fuel in Yellowknife, Iqaluit and everywhere. It is not a unique thing. What has happened, as I understand it, in this power plant there is a unique system of reheating or warming the fuel for the power plant. That has caused the bacteria to wake up from its dormancy and to multiply and cause problems. That is my understanding of it. Just to make sure, what we have done is taken samples from other tanks in Iqaluit, and we will be getting results next week. I can give that to the Member at the same time I give him details on what we require on the tender call.
Goo Arlooktoo on Question 78-13(4): Concerns With Fuel Fungus
In the Legislative Assembly on January 22nd, 1997. See this statement in context.
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Question 78-13(4): Concerns With Fuel Fungus
Item 6: Oral Questions
January 21st, 1997
Page 147
Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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