Return to Written Question 2-12(7), asked by Mr. Arvaluk to the Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, concerning the distribution of caribou meat from Southampton herd.

On November 14th the Member for Aivilik asked the Premier if she would commit government departments to finding a way to get caribou meat from the Southampton herd reduction to those people and institutions who can use it.

The Southampton Island hunt is being undertaken as a developmental commercial hunt. The product will be harvested to federal standards and will be sold into the marketplace in southern Canada.