The World Wildlife Fund calls the decline of the Arctic caribou one of Canada's greatest wildlife concerns, and we have not seen sufficient herd recovery nor GNWT action to show that caribou will truly be protected. Human activity posed a credible and severe danger to the Porcupine caribou. That herd is now dependent on us as human beings and as Northerners to protect the Arctic refuge and ensure their survival.
Mr. Speaker, it is not just an American problem. It affects the people of Fort McPherson, Tsiigehtchic, Aklavik, and Inuvik, as well as Gwich'in living in the Yukon, all who rely heavily on this herd for subsistence and to continue their traditions. Their voices must be heard and, as leaders in this House, we must amplify those voices for the global stage. The threat of the Arctic refuge is as real today as it has been on the first day. It was made a refuge in perpetuity for a reason. We must act now. The present American administration has gained renewed strength to push to drill. As a territory, we need Canada's support to be heard in its decision making. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will have questions later today.