Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I asked, did the Minister meet with that group that had been formed from the five Canadian aboriginal peoples organizations concerning the persistent organic pollutions programs, or POPPs as the acronym is explained. I am wondering if the Minister, although you have not met with them, is he aware of their formations? Has he asked for any consultation within our department with, for example, the BHP project, the Boston project in the Kitikmeot region, the gold exploration in the Meliadine Lake area. There is a massive amount of work going on throughout the territories. Stakeholders like this group could be very influential and helpful in providing some logistic information on these types of ventures and approaches. I am wondering if the Minister is aware of this group although I know now he has not spoken to them? Has his department been in contact with them about their major concerns, the persistent organic pollutants?
Edward Picco on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on October 23rd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 23rd, 1997
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
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