Thank you, Mr. Speaker and good afternoon. Mr. Speaker, the community of Broughton Island would like to have an access road to Old Broughton Island. An access road is important to the community. Old Broughton Island needs a more sheltered location from the community that allows for a longer boating season. This will allow the community to hunt and fish for a longer period of time as the water around Old Broughton Island is open longer than the water near the community. Hunting, trapping and fishing are important to the economy of Broughton Island. It is also the only form of income for many people. Hunting, trapping and fishing also puts food on the table for the community. If you do not have a skidoo or an ATV, it is difficult to get to Old Broughton Island, not everyone has a skidoo or an ATV. Mr. Speaker, the community of Broughton Island needs an access road to Old Broughton Island. Thank you.
Tommy Enuaraq on Member's Statement 144-13(5): Broughton Island Request For An Access Road
In the Legislative Assembly on February 3rd, 1998. See this statement in context.
Member's Statement 144-13(5): Broughton Island Request For An Access Road
Item 3: Members' Statements
February 2nd, 1998
Page 508
Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central
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