Calvin Pokiak

Calvin Pokiak
Nunakput

Statements in Debates

Debates of , (day 14)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in my Member’s statement today, I talked about the deep sea port and military exercise facility that was announced by the Prime Minister to be located in Nunavut. We all appreciate that our community rangers do a lot of exercises with the military in the wintertime. But at the same time, I think it is important that the West be considered for one of these facilities, either a deep sea port or a military exercise facility. The Premier has been talking with the Prime Minister on occasion with regard to Canadian sovereignty. I would like to ask the...

Debates of , (day 13)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Beluga whales were spotted in the Husky Lakes area late last week and once again the Tuktoyaktuk Hunters' and Trappers' Committee are concerned they may stay trapped inside the Husky Lakes if the Department of Fisheries and Oceans do not do something about the beluga whales.

The Tuk HTC discussed the issue of beluga whales at the annual general meeting and I should note the superintendent of ENR from the Inuvik region was in attendance. Mr. Speaker, subsequently, we had an opportunity to speak with an official from Yellowknife and was provided with information that...

Debates of , (day 13)

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Mr. Roland.

Debates of , (day 13)

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. To the motion. Mr. Ramsay.

Debates of , (day 13)

Thank you, Mrs. Groenewegen. Mr. Roland.

Debates of , (day 13)

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Debates of , (day 13)

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Yakeleya.

Debates of , (day 13)

Can I ask committee to keep to the motion? To the motion.

Debates of , (day 13)

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Bell.

Debates of , (day 13)

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