Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present four petitions, all on the same matter, signed by residents from the area of Nunavik, Puvirnituk, Kangiqsujuaq, Akulivik and Kuujjuaq.
The federal government, through one of its departments, ordered the killing of Inuit sled dogs from 1950 to 1969, in New Quebec.
The federal government adopted a policy supporting the dog killing.
The federal government did not hold public consultations with the Inuit communities in New Quebec.
We are asking for a public inquiry into the federal policy of dog killing that was implemented in Nunavik.
Lastly, the federal government made no effort to suggest corrective action to help the Inuit communities maintain their way of life.