Mr. Chairman, this is a program that is the responsibility of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. They are responsible for maintaining and improving the marine facilities in communities across the Northwest Territories and also including Nunavut. I believe in 2003 there was some money provided through the DFO, a total of $450,000 to provide docks along the Aklavik shoreline to support the local boaters. There has been use of this facility by the carriers that come to the community. We have had discussions with both the DFO and NTCL. They seem to think it is adequate. There are some dollars provided each year for general maintenance. We are not aware of a permanent facility for that community. We certainly can have that discussion with Canada to see whether further marine facility requirements are needed in that community. Thank you.
Michael McLeod on Recorded Vote
In the Legislative Assembly on March 2nd, 2009. See this statement in context.
Recorded Vote
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
March 1st, 2009
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