(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker, colleagues. My question is directed to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment. In Pond Inlet in June, 1997, hunters who were temporarily employed took some students out on a field trip. There were 11 students, along with the five hunters and their teacher. They got stranded on some ice and got carried away from their travelling equipment. They lost their snowmobiles including their sleds and tents. They had to leave everything behind. Mr. Speaker, it is estimated that each adult individual lost at least $10,000 worth of hunting and camping equipment that they owned. The hunters did not endeavour the trip on their own as they were employed by the Education Department to take the students out. Can the Minister give us an update as to what has happened since their safe return? Has the department received any claims for coverage for their loss and, if so, are the hunters being considered to receive compensation for their equipment? I would appreciate an immediate response from the Minister. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (Translation ends)
Mark Evaloarjuk on Question 180-13(5): Reimbursement For Lost Hunting Equipment
In the Legislative Assembly on February 3rd, 1998. See this statement in context.
Question 180-13(5): Reimbursement For Lost Hunting Equipment
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 2nd, 1998
Page 509
Mark Evaloarjuk Amittuq
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