Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Member is right. In the early '90s, this temporary solution and the creation of this engineered soil in Tulita was constructed, and 10 years indeed seems like a long time to be temporary. We do know that the low level radioactive waste management office has done a number of studies and surveys. They assure us that the contaminated mound poses no risk to people or the environment in its present condition. Nevertheless, obviously it needs to be cleaned up. There was a federal government commitment to do that cleanup. As I said, I've just recently, in the last month, had a conversation with Minister Dion and at my next opportunity to meet with NRCAN Minister Efford I will raise this issue again. The Member is right; 10 years is not acceptable and indeed is not temporary. Thank you.
Brendan Bell on Question 261-15(3): Cleanup Of Contaminated Sites In The Sahtu
In the Legislative Assembly on October 20th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 261-15(3): Cleanup Of Contaminated Sites In The Sahtu
Question 261-15(3): Cleanup Of Contaminated Sites In The Sahtu
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 19th, 2004
Page 864
See context to find out what was said next.