This is from the Minister of Defense. I had pointed out the fact that I have seen over a hundred jets fly over in one day. I said that some were so low that their windows could be seen. I also stated that the jets were mostly white MD-80 passanger jets. Some have been light grey and some without markings. My main point was that they were flying at illegal low altitutes.

-Rick-


Dear Mr. Reynolds:

Thank you for your e-mail of October 24, 2000, in which you forwarded copies of e-mails from Mr. Richard Vizutti and Terry Reed, regarding their concerns about chemical emissions from aircraft contrails.

As indicated in my letter of September 11, 2000, the Canadian Forces is not involved in, nor aware of any chemical spraying activity, other than the crop dusting by farmers, taking place anywhere, including in the Powell River area. The Department of National Defence (DND) continues to believe that the phenomena you describe are normal contrails.

In his e-mail Mr. Vizutti mentions the sighting of a low-flying civilian-patterned light grey aircraft. I am informed that the only DND aircraft that could fit this description is one of two light grey Challenger aircraft. Nevertheless, 8 Wing Trenton, 412 Squadron, has confirmed that these aircraft have not been in the vicinity of Canadian Forces Base Comox since August 2000.

Finally, with respect to Mr. Vizutti's comments regarding the violations of flight laws of MD-80 type passenger aircraft, I am advised that DND does not have any aircraft fitting this description. As the aircraft allegedly involved in these activities would appear to be commercial passenger jets, I have taken the liberty of forwarding your letter to the Minister of Transport, the Honourable David Collenette, as these matters fall within his responsibility.

Once again, thank you for your representation. I hope the foregoing is of some assistance in addressing your constituents' concerns.


Sincerely,

Art Eggleton
cc: The Honourable David Collenette, P.C., M.P.

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