As Nunavut’s legislature starts its fall sitting, David Qamaniq delivers his first members statement
The opening of the Nunavut legislative assembly’s fall sitting saw the newly minted Tununiq MLA, David Qajaakuttuk Qamaniq, give his first member’s statement.
“I would not be here today without the hard work and success of many people,” he opened, thanking his family and friends, as well as the opponent he faced in last month’s byelection, Charlie Inuarak.
“I fully recognize that I have joined this house at the midway point in its term. It feels like joining the National Hockey League midway through the season,” Qamaniq said, prompting laughs all around.
“I very much look forward to using my time here to build on recent accomplishments of the community. I’ve heard clearly from residents that the infrastructure needs for the community remain great,” he said.
While his home community of Pond Inlet has seen progress on modern marine infrastructure, he said they must now focus on improving the airport and housing.
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