(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will

be speaking in Inuktitut. For those of you who do not understand Inuktitut, please put on your ear pieces. Mr. Speaker, as we are all aware, it will soon be spring and summer. Each summer in Clyde River there are many whales in the nearby area and we have many species in our waters. They are a wonderful sight to see for tourists whether they are Inuit or others. People are very interested in watching the whales and there are numerous whales in that area. Perhaps first of all, I should express my gratitude to the people of Clyde River, as they prepare for the proper management of the species and promote tours for the observation of the whales. I would like to thank the Hunters and Trappers Association for their careful management of the animals. I would also like to recognize that the committee members often take people out to a certain island as a tourism promotion. This has been an ongoing thing which has been prepared for many years to ensure that it is safely carried out. There are also environmental aspects that the committee is aware of such as avoiding oil spills for that special region. Mr. Speaker, I would like to encourage people to come to Clyde River to observe these wonderful animals within our area. They can also learn more about our animals and the proper care and management of the species. We welcome anyone to come to Clyde River. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (Translation Ends)

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