(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Aboriginal people have long been concerned and sympathetic for other aboriginal individuals who want to immigrate to Canada's north from other countries. These individuals must make a commitment to follow the laws of Canada if their request is approved. The immigration officials are very slow and have taken a long time to answer requests.
Inuit people have always been close knit and many years ago there were always people who moved to Canada's north from Alaska, Canadians to Alaska and from Greenland to Canada and vice versa. Years ago we never used to have any problems welcoming our fellow Inuit to our country. Such is not the case today. We have to go through immigration laws of governments and numerous bureaucracies for people to be accepted into this country.
These people should be given fewer restrictions to allow them to immigrate to northern communities if it is their wish. I have relatives who moved to Qaanaaq, Greenland many years ago and I am also aware that there have been Inuit who immigrated to Canada to the Igloolik area.
Today it is very hard for our fellow Inuit to immigrate, and we should have fewer restrictions so that we can welcome our Inuit from other countries. I feel this kind of problem should be reviewed so it would be easier for our fellow Inuit to come and live in our communities. Thank you.
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