Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Member is again correct. Recent studies have reported associations between THM levels and certain types of cancer, as well as an adverse affect on pregnancy outcomes.
These studies are, to date, inconclusive. A national task group was established in 1998 to comprehensively assess the risks of THMs. To our knowledge, none of the side effects of THMs have been identified to date in Fort McPherson. However, the department is going to be interested to continue to monitor that situation. Hopefully, the long term solution will come about before we ever get to the point where we are having recorded cases of anything related to the drinking water.
Mr. Speaker, the roles of the Government of the Northwest Territories departments that have been acting on this matter are as follows: Municipal and Community Affairs has taken the lead role and provides the funding in this area; Public Works and Services provides the technical support; and Health and Social Services acts in an advisory capacity. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.