Mr. Speaker, the federal government had originally asked through officials to enquire if I would be interested in heading the Canadian delegation since the present Minister, Mr. Irwin, would not be able to carry out that obligation. Subsequently, the Arctic ambassador, Mary Simon, has indicated interest in taking this over since the Arctic Council is the body which is going to take over from the Arctic countries the responsibility for this particular file. Ms. Simon is now going to be heading the Canadian delegation. As a courtesy, I was subsequently asked to co-head this delegation, or co-chair this delegation. I was grateful for this second opportunity, but have since declined to do that. At this time, no one from our government will be attending this particular conference in Norway. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 522-13(4): Arctic Monitoring Symposium
In the Legislative Assembly on June 2nd, 1997. See this statement in context.
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Question 522-13(4): Arctic Monitoring Symposium
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 1st, 1997
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