Question 272-13(6): Global Warming Initiatives Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, permafrost is one characteristic of our ecosystem up here that is unique and one that is considered extremely sensitive by everyone concerned. We have a number of studies that are ongoing, some of them on a national level; it looks like, in pa
December 8th, 1998Assembly debate Page 593 Oral Questions
Member's Statement 244-13(6): Need For Larger Boats For Harvesting Purposes Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as you all know, a dramatic climate change is taking place in the north. This climatic change is known as global warming. The most noticeable effect of global warming is earlier breakups and late freeze-ups. In most cases, people tend to w
December 8th, 1998Assembly debate Page 588 Members' Statements
Minister's Statement 66-13(6): Joint Meeting Of Energy And Environment Ministers - Halifax Thank you. Mr. Speaker, on October 19 and 20, I had the privilege of co-chairing the joint meeting of federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Energy and Environment in Halifax. Discussions focused on climate change and other air issues. Of greatest importance to the Nor
November 10th, 1998Assembly debate Page 344 Ministers' Statements
Question 561-13(5): Strategy To Address Global Climate Change Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Ministers have agreed to a process to address the need to develop a National Implementation Strategy on climate change as of the target date. As to when we are going to finish that, I cannot tell the Member at this time. I do know that we
May 27th, 1998Assembly debate Page 1445 Oral Questions
Minister's Statement 99-13(5): Global Climate Change Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, scientists are telling us that the build up of carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels is causing our atmosphere to warm up. Our own observations and experience are telling us that changes are occurring to our weather and environment
May 22nd, 1998Assembly debate Page 1342 Ministers' Statements
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters Thank you, Mr. Chairman. About two months ago we hired the executive director for the Arctic Energy Alliance. The Arctic Energy Alliance is an incorporated body that is jointly funded and supported by RWED, Housing Corporation, MACA, Association of Municipalities and the Power Co
February 27th, 1998Assembly debate Page 1193 Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Handley
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to begin my remarks by highlighting some of the achievements in the first full year of operation of this very large and complex department. Mr. Chairman, the primary goal of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development is to support the cre
February 26th, 1998Assembly debate Page 1171 Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Mackenzie River System Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Here in the North, there is water everywhere. In the West, we all live in the Mackenzie River Basin. Most of us take our rivers and lakes for granted. They provide us with wetlands for our birds and mammals. We use the rivers for transportation and generat
May 15th, 1996Assembly debate Page 364 Members' Statements
Minister's Statement 53-12(7): Global Climate Change Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to advise Members that Canada's Environment and Energy Ministers met in February and approved a national action program on climate change. This program describes the steps that federal, provincial and territorial governments are
March 30th, 1995Assembly debate Page 711 Ministers' Statements