Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, that is indeed good news for our community. I thank the Minister. I wonder if the Minister can also commit for the equipment, because the fire department in Iqaluit does not have the foam, firefighting trucks needed. They do not have the equipment, for example, to get into the fuselage of airplanes and so on. Now, I understand from the Avery Cooper report that number one fire truck at the airport can be upgraded so that it is serviceable for a cost of $260,000. I also understand that the second fire truck has to be replaced at a cost of $600,000. I understand the fiscal situation of the Northwest Territories Government at this time. I wonder if the Minister could commit, pending another review, I have an independent consultant right now looking at the Iqaluit airport situation for me, which I am paying for out of my own constituency budget. I am hoping to have that report on Friday. I wonder if the Minister could commit, at this time, to wait until that report comes out and then see if we can seek additional dollars, so that we can have the proper equipment to fight those fires or any eventuality at the airport. It is great to have the training, but if you do not have the equipment to use with that training, then it is all for naught. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Edward Picco on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 18th, 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 17th, 1997
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
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