Long-term monitoring and management of federal contaminated sites such as the Giant Mine in the Northwest Territories : petition 345.

Summary: The petitioner is concerned about the federal governments long-term monitoring and management of contaminated sites. The petitioner asks the government to explain its policy framework in this area, including long-term funding for perpetual care of contaminated sites. Referring to the remediation plan for the Giant Mine, located in the Northwest Territories, the petitioner raises questions about the frozen block method chosen for arsenic-contaminated waste arising from the mines past operations.