Before we conclude the tabled document, I would like to make a few comments regarding the statement made by Mr. Arngna'naaq and Mr. Bernhardt. The issue of a boundary line, if you understand it -- it is not too difficult to understand why we want a boundary line. A lot of people misunderstood; the boundary line means division of Canadians. It is not so. It seems the Keewatin and Central Arctic does not seem to trust the Baffin area. I doubt they will not be treated equal because Baffin is a bigger area. It is not so.

I would like to go far back when the Yukon separated from the Northwest Territories. Since I have been in the North, I have never heard any complaints about that boundary line. Mr. Arngna'naaq indicated yesterday that aboriginal people have never lived by boundaries before. If we look at the Yukon, the boundary line is not affecting the aboriginal people in the North. The boundary line is only for the government proposal; it does not separate native people. The Yukon people still hunt in the NWT and the NWT people still hunt in the Yukon. They do not really worry about the boundary line. The boundary line is just for the government; it does not separate aboriginal people.

On having the Keewatin and Kitikmeot treated equally, they want something written to be assured they will be treated equally. I think today those people should write a letter and make sure it does not happen, All you have to do is get some good representative from that area to deal with issues that may come up between those regions. I would like to say that those people are really concerned because they are close to the boundary line. I do not blame those people who are concerned, but I think they need more explanation.

Mr. Chairman, if I could sit down with those people again, I am willing to explain more about what the boundary line is all about. Even in my communities there was confusion about what the boundary line means. It took me more than a month to explain what the boundary line means. A lot of people thought we were separating from Ottawa, separating from Canada, but it is not so. Even when I would say it was not that way, the same question still arose, that they did not want to be separated from other native people. We are not trying to separate native people in Canada. The boundary line only means that we want to have our own government.

Sometime in 1904 and 1906 and 1913 there was a big issue on the Yukon and Alaska boundary lines, and they have their own boundary line now. We have never heard any complaints on the boundary. Let us go along with it, and we can start working together.

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to support this motion because the plebiscite on May 4th is an historic event. It is an especially important day for our constituents. We have consulted with our constituents and have been asked to do our job in the Legislature. If we misinform our constituents, they are not going to be well informed and will not know what to do on voting day. The people of the Northwest Territories should be well-informed and well aware of the plebiscite on May 4th to divide the Northwest Territories. The people of the Western Arctic and their elected representatives have to be well aware so that

they can consult with their constituents regarding the plebiscite. For this reason, I support the Member for Inuvik.

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Renewable Resources. You said you are not aware of any acts that would prohibit the hunting of polar bears by helicopter. If I have a tag I can hunt polar bears and sell the skins. Can the Minister investigate to see if there is such an act or law prohibiting the hunting of polar bears by helicopter?

(Translation) Before I ask my question, I would like to extend question period.

(Translation) Using the dogs for the studies are easier and they are not noisy.. It costs less too. How come they are still using helicopters for surveying?

(Translation) There will be further studies this spring with polar bears being put to sleep. Last year there were studies on dogs in Arctic Bay. They said the study results were quite favourable. They have been using this type of drug and helicopters to study the polar bears. It is easier to go along with dog-teams to study the polar bears and bring Inuit along with them. Will the 1992 study results be revealed to us?

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will support my friend's question. There have been some recent studies using this type of drug to put them to sleep. This has been a concern by Inuit people for quite a long time. In addition to what he had already stated, is this a hazard to the health of the people if they consume it after three or four days? There has never been a study as to whether they are a health hazard after they have had this type of drug. After this study is concluded, will we be able to inform the people of the communities how dangerous the drug is to the people who consume the polar bears?

Thank you. Mr. Speaker, this really concerns me because I am one of them. A number of times I went down south to get a part for my foot, and a number of times it did not fit. This means that I had to travel back down south again and back. It is not necessary. I think those people making artificial limbs should travel once in a while to the communities to see if the artificial limb fits the person properly.

I know a young fellow who had an accident a couple of years ago. He is still growing up. Each year his foot gets bigger and bigger; the normal foot is growing. Very often those artificial limbs are worn out quickly, like my leg, my arm, my hands. If there is not a proper fit it could damage your body. I know that. That is what happened to me.

I know today is April Fools', but this is not an April Fool; this is true. As a matter of fact, I have an exhibit that I can show this House about what happened to me and what happened after the fitting. Mr. Speaker, this is what I have got: This artificial foot is worn out after wearing it because it fits; the other one, the new one, does not fit. It was fitted down south and sent to me. It is too soft, and sometimes I have a hard time putting it on. This other one is harder. I think it is like false teeth. If you have false teeth and they do not fit, it hurts your gums. This is the same thing.

There are a lot of people in the North suffering from this problem, and they would like to walk like you people do; I also would like to walk like you people do, not staggering. I think in the future this government should look into this problem, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.

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(Translation) Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to continue.