Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon. Earlier today I made a Member's statement regarding the Transportation Assistance Program for Pelly Bay. While we recognize the government and appreciate the sealift to Pelly Bay, it makes things much easier for the community in the area of transportation. The community of Pelly Bay, together with the hamlet council and Taloyoak organizations in the community, feel that we have not gained anything since we were able to get the transportation through the sealift. In fact, the people of Pelly Bay feel that the only body that benefitted from this initiative is the Government of the NWT. We are able to cut the costs of transportation of the construction materials, heating fuel, at the same time the cost of the groceries to the community increased somewhat. I do not think that is fair. The community of Pelly Bay does not think that is fair. My question, Mr. Speaker is directed to the Minister of Transportation. Will the Minister direct his officials to communicate with the Hamlet of Pelly Bay regarding the request to ensure that the transportation costs will be equivalent to the next community, in this case Taloyoak? At this point in time the freight rate is much higher than that of that community. Thank you.
John Ningark on Question 61-13(5): Pelly Bay Resupply Concerns
In the Legislative Assembly on January 22nd, 1998. See this statement in context.
Question 61-13(5): Pelly Bay Resupply Concerns
Item 7: Oral Questions
January 21st, 1998
Page 259
John Ningark Natilikmiot
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