Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have received information from the hamlet of Arviat of their concerns about the location. I spoke, yesterday, to Mr. Flynn, the senior administrative officer in that community. I also spoke with the mayor, my long time friend, Peter Kay, who was in Whale Cove at meetings, and we agreed there was enough items on the table that would warrant meetings and discussion. I will be meeting with him on Monday in Igloolik where he will be attending the NTI Meeting. On Wednesday, I will meet the hamlet council and the deputy mayor. Most of the concerns from that community, as I understand it, have to do with the location of the pipelines and also the service or perceived lowering of service in the dry cargo area. I believe strongly we will be able to reassure the community that we will do all we can and will ensure there are no environmental damages. We will also ensure they receive good and adequate dry cargo services as all other northern communities do. That is the reason why I am fully confident that the consultations going on now will be completed.
Goo Arlooktoo on Question 17-13(5): Timing Of Keewatin Resupply
In the Legislative Assembly on October 22nd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 17-13(5): Timing Of Keewatin Resupply
Question 17-13(5): Timing Of Keewatin Resupply
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 21st, 1997
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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