Mr. Speaker, my department is fully aware of the collection of arsenic as a result of the processes at the giant gold mine. We know that Royal Oak is under considerable duress and that there has been a receiver appointed in regard to that mine.
It is our hope that a private sector interest will be found to take over the mine. However, I would like to confirm for the House that my department has a plan of action in place to deal with the arsenic should the mine be closed down. The safety of the community will be protected.