Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the federal government has the mandate to provide icebreaking services for vessels operating in the Northwest Territories and in the Arctic. The Department of Transportation is assured by the federal government, especially the Department of Oceans and Fisheries, the service that requires the icebreaking support will continue to be delivered while, where and as required. We recognize it is a very essential service and the role that shipping plays, in the economy, and resupply of the Arctic for communities and businesses in the Northwest Territories. We have worked in cooperation with the coast guard and we did some hydrographic surveys. We are continuing to finish off some of that this summer. We have also made arrangements which we are all aware of the special resupply regiments that we have, such as in Pelly Bay to improve safety and reduce costs and assist in offsetting the cost of operating the larger icebreakers in the north. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Question 446-13(5): Icebreaking Services In The North
In the Legislative Assembly on February 25th, 1998. See this statement in context.
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Question 446-13(5): Icebreaking Services In The North
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 24th, 1998
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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