The question of these helicopters is far out of my area of competency, but I would reinforce raising the question about positioning the search and rescue helicopters and also about who should pay for them. It's not obvious to me that it should be coming directly from taxpayers. I see no reason why industry should not be called upon to provide a search and rescue station out of St. John's.
On December 9th, 2013. See this statement in context.