Mr. Chairman, the motion calls for the elimination of this one project. We have to remind ourselves of the fire season. The further north you go, there may still be some snow, but in the southern parts of the Territory the environment does dry out sooner. If we start dealing with this later on in the season — in fact, we will be in full summer season, and we put crews in place the 1st of May — this area can be considered as an ounce of prevention, in a sense. If we are unable to properly see where lightning strikes are hitting in the Northwest Territories, it delays the reaction time for those areas that would be considered appropriate to fight fires. I again would encourage Members to think of that as we review this request.
Floyd Roland on Committee Motion 6-16(2) To Delete $85,000 From The Lightning Location System — Enr Committee Motion Not Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on February 19th, 2008. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 6-16(2) To Delete $85,000 From The Lightning Location System — Enr Committee Motion Not Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
February 18th, 2008
See context to find out what was said next.