Mr. Speaker, given the reduction of the DIAND budget for the clean-up of Giant Mine sites, which I might add is totally contrary to the commitment it made in its throne speech last fall, the Minister seems to show as much disregard for the environmental safety of the North. I am very disappointed with this as well.

Mr. Speaker, I believe it is never too late for a government to correct a wrong. I urge the federal government to reconsider and compensate the workers for what they are due and clean up the contaminated sites as they have committed to do. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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