Thank you. Finally, Madam Chairperson, I thank the Minister again. When an organization in a small community is not adequately funded, the only place to look for funding is bingo. In the community of Pelly Bay, we have a number of organizations that are trying to get their own funding. With the limited amount of dollars in the community everybody plays bingo in order to raise money. It is very addictive to play bingo, so I think we should realize that. Somehow, we have to provide funding for the search and rescue. It is the first point from the community. If a person goes to the RCMP, you have 24-hours of waiting. The first point of contact in a small community is the search and rescue, and that body should be funded. Search and rescue is a serious matter in a Nunavut area. I do not know how serious it is down south, but in the Arctic where you have almost 24 hours of darkness and extreme environment, it is a very serious matter. Thank you.
John Ningark on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 6th, 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 5th, 1998
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
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