Debates of May 28, 2004 (day 15)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is the time of year when nearly everyone in the community of Tuktoyaktuk goes out on the land for their annual subsistence harvest of game, fish and geese. During my travels to Husky Lake, I became aware on Sunday, May 23, 2004, of a local resident who was considered lost. This individual did not report or return home and after he was reported missing, the family was concerned and contacted the local volunteer search and rescue team. The RCMP, the Canadian Rangers and local volunteers put their plan in place and conducted a vast search. On Monday, May 24, 2004, I was in the community of Yellowknife when I heard that they found this individual. He was safe, but tired and hungry. I did not have time to call the parents and give them my regards on the safe return of their son.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize and thank the RCMP, the Canadian Rangers and the local individuals of Tuktoyaktuk and the air charter companies for the successful search and rescue. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.