I would echo those comments in terms of recent approaches to engaging with the Nunavut government. It's encouraging. My understanding is there's been a bit of a change in tone and, like you mentioned, there's more focus, at the moment, on the Arctic.
In terms of that inclusive approach to democracy, which is named in the Arctic foreign policy, and involving Inuit voices, it's very much in line with what we, as a public government, espouse: We want to make sure that Inuit organizations within Nunavut are given the proper space and recognition. We really view Inuit organizations as our partners in pretty much everything we do.
The only thing I want to add is that I keep on hearing that the Arctic is “having a moment”, and my concern is that the moment will pass. What we really need is sustained engagement and investment. You can't undo decades of underinvestment with a moment; you need to counter that with a sustained, well-planned-out plan to build up the north as it should be.
