First of all, thank you to all the witnesses for your contribution to the work of this committee.
I want to address very quickly some of the points you raised, Tracy. You talked about how the term “aboriginal peoples” sort of buries “Inuit” in that expression. I agree with that. I also certainly can appreciate your comments about the Inuit being in a specific context, therefore requiring a specific approach. I agree with that as well.
The comment about development and what development will bring up north is also an important one. I still recall how in the early seventies, when the James Bay development came into our Cree territory, one of the first incidents that happened during that time was the rape and murder of two 15-year-old Cree girls by Hydro-Québec workers. So your concerns that you foresee in that respect are important to remember.
I have a quick question about the need for a national inquiry. I understand that the priority for the Inuit, because of their specific context, is the need for shelters. I clearly understand that. I've travelled to most of the Inuit communities in Nunavik, and they raise that issue a lot. But does that priority prevent the government from establishing a national inquiry or even starting work on a national plan of action to eliminate violence against women?