Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I understand that the regulations have included the busiest airports in Canada and also all capital cities in Canada, the provinces and the territories. As we know, Iqaluit will be the capital of the new territory of Nunavut. Can the department inquire with the federal authorities, indeed, to see if Iqaluit would be included under ERS because of that reason? I also note that in the National Airport Systems book put out by Transport Canada, they say in that book, I have showed a copy to the Minister for Transportation, that indeed, the capital of Nunavut should be included in the National Airport Systems. I think from that, they should have the emergency response services. This area came up last year with the cooperation of MACA. Our fire department in Iqaluit received extra training to be able to respond to any type of emergency or incident at the airport, but we still do not have the dedicated ERS service, and I think it is still a concern. I know there is a working committee on the town council who are looking at this. I am wondering if the department can follow up on that for me.
Edward Picco on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 5th, 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 4th, 1998
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
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