Mr. Speaker, in response to the question, no, I am not aware that this had taken place. The federal government maintains total jurisdiction over inland waters and jurisdiction offshore. In spite of that, we do expect the courtesy of being informed and in a timely way of their activities up here that affect the future and well being of the
residents of the Northwest Territories for which we, unlike them, are totally and directly accountable to. I will be requesting my department to inquire immediately to get information on this, the rationale for the action that was taken and to see if there is any way that something more satisfactory could be done in regard to the action that the Member referred to. Thank you.