Mr. Speaker, the creation of the new territory of Nunavut is a priority for this government, as it is for the people of the Eastern Arctic. It is our belief that the success of this initiative will be dependent on the degree to which Inuit people are part of the administration of that government. To that end a unified human resource strategy has been signed with all the parties.
I had the benefit of travelling with the hon. member to Iqaluit to announce a $40 million federal investment to that strategy. To date 800 Inuit people have received training under this program.
I know that in April 1999 we will welcome them to their responsibility.