(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. You had mentioned earlier that you would be working closely with the Quebec hydro project. I was happy to hear this, but I have a comment to make. One of the communities I represent is Sanikiluaq, and Sanikiluaq is pretty close to the communities that are going to be affected by the hydro project. I cannot tell you exactly what the location of the land is that I am concerned about it. I haven't seen it yet.

There has been some damage done to the land that I am referring to, however. When I visited the community of Sanikiluaq, some projects had gone ahead with regard to the hydro project. After these projects proceeded, geese were no longer landing in the area where they used to land in Sanikiluaq. Some geese have been found nearby that are dying because of the pollution from Great Whale River.

The people of the north depend very much on northern country food. They hunt northern wildlife. As the project proceeds I think there are going to be more communities and camps established near the hydro project. I understand that Great Whale River residents have been asked questions with regard to the hydro project. There were some studies done but Sanikiluaq was not included in these studies. There were questions that Sanikiluaq residents would have had many answers for the project topics.

If the hydro project in Great Whale River goes ahead and they establish tailings sites, I will be concerned about the wildlife habitat. I am afraid they will be exposed to contaminants. I understand this is being looked into. There is a feasibility study being done with regard to this. I am going to request that with the environmental studies that are being done, we are kept informed with regard to what is happening because I am very concerned about the project, the wildlife and our environment. Hopefully, the Minister understood my question. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.