Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I pointed out there is no way to measure the impact of exploration. Even the mining companies themselves, do not suggest they would impact a community, but in fact, the contractors do, very similar to what happened in Tuk. The subcontractors and the contractors were the ones that impacted the community more so than the oil companies. I did question Darnley Bay Resources, when they were in Tuk last fall as to whether or not they were prepared to work with the community and the government as to what amount of exploration work they see happening. What type of equipment is involved? What needs they would be requiring including whether or not they would be using the community's fuel supply? Those types of questions. They indicated they would be willing to sit down with the community and MACA. I am getting the impression here that unless the community requests it, MACA is not putting forward any offers to work with them, to prepare them for that. That is what my concern is right now.
Vince Steen on Committee Motion 9-13(5): To Ensure Regular Inspections Of Fire Safety Equipment And Fire Safety Training
In the Legislative Assembly on February 9th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 9-13(5): To Ensure Regular Inspections Of Fire Safety Equipment And Fire Safety Training
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 8th, 1998
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