Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I note that there was approximately half a million dollars spent on this same project last year. We are now proposing another $2 million, I am not referring to the lighting project in Arviat, but now that he brings it up, I will address it. He indicated that there was a commitment made here for $2 million, so therefore we have to honour it. The Minister did not hesitate in deviating from the commitment that he made to the people of Arviat when he took out the half million dollars without consulting myself nor the members of the community. My point, Mr. Chairman, is that I asked the Minister if he would reconsider reallocating this money, not necessarily to my community, but to other communities that need assistance as far those with gravel runways, runways being extended, and runways that may need some help or attention. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Kevin O'Brien on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 14th, 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
February 13th, 1997
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
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