The quick answer is "yes," and I will explain. We are collaborating with the University of Alberta to study metals in large-bodied fish, including arsenic, from several high use and potentially impacted lakes in and around the Yellowknife area. We have taken some sampling in March of 2016 on Kam, Grace, Long, and Upper Martin Lakes, and it will occur during 2017 at Walsh and Banting Lakes. Existing sediment, soil, and fish data is also being compiled in the Yellowknife area. There are many entities, as the Member mentioned. Like the other governments, industries, and academics who have collected this type of information, again, we will work with those entities to compile a list of all the lakes that have been studied. If there are some that still need to be looked at, we can look at undertaking that.
Robert C. McLeod on Question 792-18(2): Arsenic Testing Around Yellowknife
In the Legislative Assembly on May 31st, 2017. See this statement in context.
Question 792-18(2): Arsenic Testing Around Yellowknife
Oral Questions
May 30th, 2017
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