Mr. Speaker, last summer the Inuit Circumpolar Conference held its general assembly in Nuuk, Greenland. The assembly passed a resolution calling on national governments to act on the elimination of toxics that make their way to the north. Where enough evidence exists legislators must act in a cautionary manner to ensure the protection of public health.
I congratulate the ICC for its foresight and political leadership. The right to a safe environment is an Arctic issue that must be reckoned with immediately, especially in light of mounting evidence of the presence of toxic contaminants at high levels with the potential to cause harm to humans and animals.
It is my hope that all governments will heed the ICC's resolution to ensure a healthy and vigorous Arctic environment.