Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Deputy Minister Stewart.

Thank you. That is great news. That Nutrition North funding would be an asset. I know that is one of the concerns that many of my communities have: sure, our stores make that funding, but we don't see it come down to the people. That is always the concern with communities. I am glad the doctor mentioned country foods. As you know, my whole riding, every fall, there is an opportunity with one of the outfitters who supply wildlife, sheep, moose, caribou, if we are able to get funding for charters.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Just under the Fur Price Program, it is a great initiative. I think we are one of the leaders in the country that offer this program to trappers. I would just like to see this continue over the years. I have heard, in the Yukon, people struggle there because they have to basically wait until the auction, until they get paid. This is a great incentive for our trappers to get an advance. That way, they can get back out on the land. I just want to ensure that that program will continue without any deductions. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Deputy Minister Stewart. Mr. Simpson.

Thank you, Minister. Mr. O'Reilly.

No.

Thank you. Next, under the Community Harvesters Assistance Program, I see a slight reduction since 2017-2018. This program struggles in larger communities, for example, Fort McPherson and Aklavik, with larger numbers. I know in McPherson, for example, we have over 50 applicants every year. By the time you get that many applicants, it is not very much that these people get to go out on the land to help with gas. The main thing is gas for people to get out and travel on the land. It would be nice if we could actually get an increase because, if you speak to the communities, it is pretty clear...

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Minister McLeod.

Thank you, Minister Cochrane. Next, we have Mr. Simpson.

Thank you, Minister Cochrane. Mr. Simpson.