(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to speak about the participation of the people of Sanikiluaq in the environmental assessment process for the Great Whale hydroelectric project in northern Quebec. In Inuvik on December 4, the Minister of Renewable Resources announced that investor funding of $480,000 has been awarded to the Sanikiluaq Environment Committee, and another $25,000 has been awarded to the Nunavut Environmental Coalition for the Keewatin.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the Minister of Renewable Resources, the Hon. Titus Allooloo, and his officials for their efforts to secure this funding. It will allow the people of that region to fully participate in the environmental assessment project.
I also understand that the Government of Quebec has provided funding to the people of Great Whale River to allow them to participate fully in this project. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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