Yes, Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this situation by the Canadian Coast Guard planning to change the way they provide icebreaker service in the western Arctic is a big concern to this government and to myself. The shipping company, especially the NTCL and other businesses in the High Arctic, especially the communities, are very concerned about this issues. My officials have met a number of times with the officials of the Canadian Coast Guard. We have sent very strong letters to them, and we have attended a meeting recently of the new committee that was set up by the Canadian Coast Guard, they have established a board called The Arctic Marine Advisory Board, that is chaired by the President of the NTCL, Cameron Clement. They have already had a meeting December 6. They are planning to have another meeting February 3 and 4 in Iqaluit. This board is very concerned about the icebreaker situation in the High Arctic, and we are taking a very strong stand to try to find different ways to deal with this issue. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Question 152-13(4): Coastguard Icebreaker Operations
In the Legislative Assembly on January 29th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 152-13(4): Coastguard Icebreaker Operations
Question 152-13(4): Coastguard Icebreaker Operations
Item 6: Oral Questions
January 28th, 1997
Page 256
Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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