Hunter Tootoo

[Parks Canada, February 26th, 2018]

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

In the 1950s, Inuit families were split up and forcibly relocated to the shores of Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord in my riding. Recognizing the mistakes in our past is difficult. However, I believe that these tragic acts should serve as a lesson and should never be forgotten or repeated.

Canada's national historic sites are areas that tell a unique story of our history. Will the minister consider recommending the sites where people were dropped off in Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord as national historic sites?

[Parks Canada, February 26th, 2018]

Mr. Speaker, in my riding there is a monument in Resolute Bay of an Inuk man looking out across icy Arctic waters. Many do not know, but this man faces another monument over 300 kilometres away. It is a monument of a woman and child in Grise Fiord. Both stand as a tribute to those Inuit families who were split up and forcibly relocated by the federal government in the 1950s.

I know I do not need to explain to this House that Canada's history with Inuit has not always been pretty. Although recognizing the mistakes in our past is difficult for many, I believe that these tragic acts must serve as a lesson for the future and should never be forgotten or repeated.

Canada's national historic sites are areas that tell a unique story about our history. I believe that the locations in Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord, where people were left on the beach, tell a unique story and should both be national historic sites. I, and the residents, feel that this designation is the least that we can do.

[Fisheries and Oceans, February 12th, 2018]

Mr. Speaker,

[Member spoke in Inuktitut]

My question is for the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard.

The Government of Canada has recently recognized the importance and potential of the Arctic region, a region that contains my entire riding. I have had numerous conversations with the minister and have spoken to many of my constituents about the great need for an increased departmental presence in Nunavut.

I applaud the minister's recent announcement to build an inland rescue boat station in my hometown of Rankin Inlet. Will the minister consider taking further steps to increase and strengthen departmental presence in Nunavut?

[Northern Affairs, February 7th, 2018]

Mr. Speaker,

[Member spoke in Inuktitut .]

[English]

My question is for the Prime Minister. Round table meetings are currently taking place to discuss Canada's new Arctic policy framework. I believe that this new policy will have a huge effect on the Government of Nunavut and will influence our capabilities for years to come. It is for this reason that the Government of Nunavut must be considered a true partner. Unilateral decisions like last year's moratorium on Arctic oil and gas are not acceptable and cannot be how Arctic policy unfolds.

Will the Prime Minister ensure that the Government of Nunavut is at the forefront of any policy decisions?

[Indigenous Affairs, February 2nd, 2018]

Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs.

Kivalliq Hall was a boarding school in my home town of Rankin Inlet. The Nunavut Court of Justice has recently ruled that Kivalliq Hall met the requirements to be considered a residential school. The federal government is now appealing this court decision. I am confused, and so are those affected, because the minister has recently stated, “the best way to address outstanding issues and achieve reconciliation...is through negotiation and dialogue rather than litigation.”

Why is the federal government taking this back to court?

[Indigenous Affairs, December 8th, 2017]

Qujannamiik Uqaqti, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs.

The “What we heard” report on the nutrition north program was released eight months ago. Since that time, I have asked the minister on numerous occasions when Nunavummiut can expect the much-needed culturally relevant changes to the program. When I asked the same question on May 5, the response was that the launch of the new program would be “very soon”. My constituents are growing impatient.

My question again is, when can Nunavummiut expect these much-needed changes?

[Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 2, December 4th, 2017]

Mr. Speaker, I am very happy to see so much unanimous consent in this room. I agree to apply the vote, and I will be voting in favour.

[Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 2, December 4th, 2017]

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

[Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 2, December 4th, 2017]

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

[Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 2, December 4th, 2017]

Mr. Speaker, I am glad you sought it. I agree, as everyone has agreed, to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.