Thank you, Mr. Chairman. If you look at the map of the Mackenzie Valley and the total land mass and the actual areas where fires had started, that we respond to, Members would see that, we, in fact, respond to a very small area. That is, we do not fight fires 200 miles out of communities, generally speaking. We only do it 100 miles out of communities. There are certain priority areas we have. Just so the Member is aware, some of the lands selected are not necessarily areas where we have responded to fires previously, in any case. I agree with the Member, with the conclusion of claims, it is the government's responsibility to make sure we do not carry on incurring costs for responsibilities that are not ours. The question of government liability in terms of claims negotiations as Members are aware, we would be aware of the changes that happens as a result of claims as they are negotiated. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 2nd, 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
March 1st, 1998
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