Hunter Tootoo

[The Environment, September 24th, 2018]

Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.

The Government of Nunavut has asked for exemptions from the carbon tax in three areas: transportation fuel, home heating fuel and fuel for power generation. Last spring, the minister recognized the unique circumstances of life in Nunavut and granted an exemption for aviation fuel, and I thank her for that. However, my constituents are double taxed on the others, once at source and again at point of sale.

Will the minister now do the right thing and grant exemptions on fuel for home heating and power generation in Nunavut?

[Northern Affairs, September 17th, 2018]

Mr. Speaker,

[Member spoke in Inuktitut]

[English]

Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade.

It is over a year now since the nutrition north report was issued and we are still waiting for action. On his recent visit to Iqaluit, the new minister discovered that this was an urgent issue. Five times I have raised this in the House, and the answer is always, “We're taking our time to get it right.” I just have to wonder how long it takes the current government to get something right.

The Prime Minister has given the minister a specific mandate to fix and expand the program. Will he share what his timeline is to do that?

[Firearms Act, June 20th, 2018]

Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply, and I will be voting yes. I look forward to going to some cooler weather.

[Impact Assessment Act, June 20th, 2018]

Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply and will be voting in favour.

[Carbon Pricing, June 18th, 2018]

Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.

The Minister of Agriculture indicated recently that farmers had received carbon pricing exemptions for on-farm use of diesel fuel and gasoline, no doubt because the government recognized the undue hardship this would cause.

The minister is aware of Nunavut's negligible carbon footprint and unique circumstances, and has seen first-hand the hardship Nunavummiut face. The Government of Nunavut has requested carbon pricing exemptions for transportation, power generation, and home heating fuel. Will the minister grant these exemptions?

[Nunavut Arctic College, June 12th, 2018]

Madam Speaker, qujannamiik uqaqti.

Education and health care are two important priorities in my riding of Nunavut. With respect to education, Nunavut has the lowest graduation rate in the country, an unfortunate reality that has been influenced by many factors, including the deeply ingrained mistrust of the system due to the residential school legacy. Regarding health care, Nunavummiut need access to quality health care. They want to receive treatment in Nunavut from people who are sensitive and understanding of their culture.

I am happy to say that youth in Nunavut are doing their part to address these priorities. Tomorrow I will be travelling to my riding to congratulate those who have recently graduated from education and nursing programs at Nunavut Arctic College. These programs have provided students with a culturally relevant education, one that will help shape education and health care policies for generations to come. I am truly honoured to be asked to speak at the ceremony, and I am very proud of these graduates and their accomplishments.

[Export and Import Permits Act, June 11th, 2018]

Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply, and will be voting no.

[Criminal Code, June 11th, 2018]

Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply and vote no.

[Criminal Code, June 11th, 2018]

Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply and vote no.

[National Security Act, 2017, June 11th, 2018]

Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply and vote no.