Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is correct that this government will continue to be involved in the shipping and coast guard activity in the north. The Department of Transportation has a seat on the Arctic Marine Advisory Board and we are there, along with shipping companies and other Arctic marine interests. This board meets about two or three times a year to discuss important matters such as icebreaking. In addition, the department is a regular member of the Canadian Marine Advisory Committee for the north. There are Inuit members as well as Inuvialuit members on this board and they have regular meetings. In addition, once the Nunavut government sets up, the deputy minister which is responsible for transportation will be involved in these meetings and on these boards as well. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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.
Further Return To Question 446-13(5): Icebreaking Services In The North
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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