Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Under environmental protection, I had earlier talked about DEW Line cleanups as an area of concern. This project is continuing in our region with the Qikiqtaaluk Corporation involved in DEW Line cleaning. This past summer I spent sometime at Resolution Island, which by all accounts, is probably the most polluted site in the Northwest Territories. It has environmental damage estimated at approximately $40 million to clean up. Following this, there was a concern raised in the House by myself and a couple of other Members with DIAND and the Department of National Defence request. The Department of National Defence request was to bury PCB-laden paint from DEW Line sites into the ground and they wanted a clause to opt out of the regulations. I understand now, there may be some satisfaction that has resulted from this concern, that indeed, the federal department of the environment would not allow DND to opt out and bury PCB-laden materials in the ground at these abandoned DEW Line sites. I wonder if the Minister could update us on the situation regarding the burying of PCB-laden paint? Thank you.
Edward Picco on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 27th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 26th, 1998
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
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