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During question period on Indigenous affairs, Lori Idlout described meeting an Inuit family in Hope Bay, Nunavut, and asked how the government is supporting Inuit-led energy projects such as the local wind project. The minister responded that the Hope Bay project shows the value of involving Inuit partners from the start, noting a $2-billion investment and a $25-million investment in the Inuit-owned wind project, which he said will create jobs and reduce reliance on diesel in the Arctic.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Lori Idlout

Liberal

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“Inuit groups are helping run local energy projects, like a new wind project at Hope Bay. I want the minister to explain how the government is supporting this kind of work.”
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Uqaqtittiji, last month, a group of us met Joe, a long-haul truck driver in Kavvilihiktuuq, also known as Hope Bay. We learned that he and his family have been stewards of the land for generations. Inuinnait in the area continue to manage the area. They have determined and will continue to help govern decisions regarding economic potential. The recent announcement of a new Inuit-led wind project at the Hope Bay mine shows what can be achieved through partnerships with Inuit organizations. Would the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources share how our government—

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Tim Hodgson

Liberal
“The Hope Bay project shows what happens when we work with Inuit partners from the start. This two-billion-dollar investment will bring jobs and money to Nunavut.”
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the member from Nunavut for her important advocacy in the riding. Conservatives should start to listen to her a little more. The Hope Bay project shows what we can accomplish when Inuit partners are at the table from the start. This $2‑billion investment will create jobs, generate economic opportunity and support long-term prosperity in Nunavut. Our— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!

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Tim Hodgson

Liberal
“The Hope Bay project shows what happens when Inuit people are involved from the start. We are investing 25 million dollars in an Inuit-owned wind project there. It will create jobs and help the Arctic use less diesel.”

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Mr. Speaker, the Hope Bay project shows what we can accomplish when Inuit are at the table from the start. This $2‑billion investment will create jobs, generate economic opportunity and support long-term prosperity for Nunavut. Our government’s $25‑million investment in the Inuit-owned Hope Bay wind project will help reduce diesel use and improve energy security in the Arctic. That is how we build Canada strong for all.

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