(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question directed to the Minister of Renewable Resources. I know that the Minister of Renewable Resources is also aware that the sport polar bear hunters who come into the communities go to Repulse Bay and Coral Harbour to hunt polar bears. This has been running smoothly for a long time, and the guides and outfitters are paid well by these sport hunters who are coming to these communities. All the men and women in the communities benefit from those sport hunters who are coming to the communities, especially to Repulse Bay and Coral Harbour. The hunters are able to make some extra money by taking them out; and the women who make the clothing for those hunters, are paid well for the work they do by making the outdoor clothing for these sport hunting. So, sport hunting for polar bears has been one of the programs that has operated very well in the north, and everyone is aware of that.

As our Minister knows, the Department of Renewable Resources has said in Coral Harbour there are a lot of caribou on Southampton Island at this time. My question is regarding the sport hunting of polar bears, as it has operated very well in the past. I'll ask my question in English. (Translation ends)

My question is to the Minister of Renewable Resources. Building on the success of polar bear sport hunting, will the Minister provide direction and encouragement to his officials to find a way to make caribou sport hunting tags available for a much-needed economic opportunity to my constituents? Thank you.