Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Infrastructure. Can the Minister of Infrastructure confirm that the runway at the Fort Smith Airport is fully aligned with federal safety standards and that it's fully safe and operational for both government and civilian aircraft to use? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 1552-19(2): Fort Smith Airport Safety
In the Legislative Assembly on May 31st, 2023. See this topic in context.
Question 1552-19(2): Fort Smith Airport Safety
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The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.
Thank you, Member for Thebacha. Minister responsible for Infrastructure.
Question 1552-19(2): Fort Smith Airport Safety
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May 31st, 2023
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Diane Archie Inuvik Boot Lake
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Member from Thebacha is very concerned about her airport, and I respect that she's bringing forward this question to me because there was some confusion last week on the Fort Smith Airport.
I can confirm for the Member that the Fort Smith runway was always fully operational and it's able to accommodate all civilian and commercial aircrafts up to and including the Boeing 737, the Airbus 8320s, all in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Mr. Speaker, I thank the Member for that question, just to clarify that, you know -- and if there was something wrong with the airport, the Member will be the first one to call me to be able to clarify. So I didn't get a phone call. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 1552-19(2): Fort Smith Airport Safety
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Question 1552-19(2): Fort Smith Airport Safety
Oral Questions
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