As far as the policy goes, if there is an accident on the highway such as there was last week, I mean, first of all, being good neighbours that NWT people are, they will respond to accidents and do what they can to assist. As far as whose jurisdiction that is, that is a question that I’m not sure about. We would like to think that our communities would be equipped to deal with situations on the highway, and that’s part of how we’re going to do business now. The plan, through MACA, is to offer training to those that want to be qualified as first responders, and that way that will enable them to get the proper equipment and they’d be able to go out and respond to an accident. They’ll respond to an accident and then we’ll worry about the jurisdiction later.
Robert C. McLeod on Question 142-17(4): Community Preparedness For Highway Emergencies
In the Legislative Assembly on February 25th, 2013. See this statement in context.
Question 142-17(4): Community Preparedness For Highway Emergencies
Oral Questions
February 24th, 2013
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