Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question will be directed to the Minister for RWED, the Honourable Stephen Kakfwi. I understand, Mr. Speaker, that sometime last week my honourable colleague from Iqaluit, Ed Picco, was asking about PCBs, so I will make these follow up questions. The federal government proposes to change the toxic waste laws to allow PCBs to be buried in the Arctic. The proposal may result in cost savings to the federal government in DEW Line cleanup, however, environmental consultants have concluded that the plan is not safe. If animals burrow into the landfill containing the waste, there will be room for water to run through and carry the PCB material into the Arctic environment. Is the government aware of the federal government's proposal to change the toxic waste proposed laws? Thank you.
Tommy Enuaraq on Question 77-13(6): Proposed Burial Of Pcbs
In the Legislative Assembly on September 22nd, 1998. See this statement in context.
Question 77-13(6): Proposed Burial Of Pcbs
Item 6: Oral Questions
September 21st, 1998
Page 141
Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central
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