Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the real issue here is not whether we are going to save $50 or $100 million. The issue is safety and all the people are asking for is to be assured that their environment will not be damaged or the sea life. Mr. Speaker, to date, the residents have not been properly consulted. We do not know for sure what the actual cost is today as far as the savings go. We hear numbers being thrown out and I think what the hamlets are looking for is to see these numbers to be assured that the environment is not at risk. Mr. Speaker, I would ask the Minister, is he aware of any comprehensive study that is being carried out regarding a risk to the environment if this proposal is to go ahead?
Kevin O'Brien on Question 11-13(5): Keewatin Resupply Initiative
In the Legislative Assembly on October 21st, 1997. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 11-13(5): Keewatin Resupply Initiative
Question 11-13(5): Keewatin Resupply Initiative
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 20th, 1997
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
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