John Duncan on Canadian Forces Base North Bay

In the House of Commons on February 11th, 1997. See this statement in context.

Canadian Forces Base North BayStatements By Members

February 11th, 1997 / 2:10 p.m.

Reform

John Duncan Reform North Island—Powell River, BC

We are asking the Prime Minister.

I am quoting Monika McGrath, a resident of North Bay and organizer of the bus trek: "The politicians always make decisions that affect everyone but tend to forget this country's most valuable resources, our children. Therefore, we will be here to present their petition to the Prime Minister under the heading: Don't Kill My Future".

Since 1993 the DND workforce at North Bay has been reduced by two-thirds. The people of North Bay deserve a response from this government-

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