Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I spoke of the request that was put forward of the community of Arviat regarding the harvest as required to provide caribou for the elders and the less fortunate. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform the House the harvest has been approved and a similar harvest will also take place in Baker Lake. Mr. Speaker, this announcement is very important news for the elders and the less fortunate of Arviat and Baker Lake, as the people rely heavily on caribou and on such a caribou harvest.
With the high price of food in Arviat and Baker Lake, this is an essential part of their diet for the people. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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