Mr. Speaker, the Member is correct: Mactung is the property; Cantung is the mine. It is the remediation of Cantung that Canada has taken the responsibility for. I hear the Member's point on the securities. It is a responsibility that we take very seriously because we are ultimately, at the end, responsible for it. We are holding approximately $562 million in security within the Department of Lands. I think there is about $5.5 million of that on the Cantung mines. We will continue to fulfill our role in making sure that the environment and Northwest Territories and the liabilities are up to date. As we move forward, I will make a commitment that we will work with Members, keep them up to date as to the work that we are doing, and also keep the public informed and up to date as to the work that we are doing and the amount of security that we hold.
Robert C. McLeod on Question 221-18(2): GNWT Liabilities For Cantung Mine Site Remediation
In the Legislative Assembly on June 14th, 2016. See this statement in context.
Question 221-18(2): GNWT Liabilities For Cantung Mine Site Remediation
Oral Questions
June 13th, 2016
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