We need to have a close working relationship with ENR, and ENR does conduct monitoring activities which include measuring the different types of contaminants that are in the environment as well as in wildlife. They also fund some independent researchers both locally and internationally who can do some measurements on some of the wildlife and land around the Northwest Territories. When that information is made available to Health and Social Services, if there are concerns of contaminants or there are concerns that the locally-sourced meat or other food might be contaminated, we will share that information with the communities and we will do public health announcements to let residents know what, if anything, what amounts can be consumed, what amounts should not be consumed. The Health and Social Services maintains information on a public website on this type of advice, so what people can eat, what they should not eat, and that is available to the public.
I would once again encourage the Member and all Members to share that information with their residents so, if they have concerns about food in a particular area or where food might be contaminated, they know so that they can adjust their consumption.