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Northern sovereignty must be more than a photo-op; Prime Minister must listen to and meet needs of northerners

Decisions on food security in the North must be based on evidence rather than ideology and must incorporate the views of northerners who know that improving access to country foods is essential and that Inuit children must not lose their palate for their traditional diet.

By LIBERAL MP CAROLYN BENNETT |
Published: Monday, 11/05/2012 12:00 am EST
Last Updated: Monday, 11/05/2012 11:42 am EST

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Northern sovereignty must be more than a photo-op; Prime Minister must listen to and meet needs of northerners

Decisions on food security in the North must be based on evidence rather than ideology and must incorporate the views of northerners who know that improving access to country foods is essential and that Inuit children must not lose their palate for their traditional diet.

By LIBERAL MP CAROLYN BENNETT | Nov. 5, 2012

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Northern sovereignty must be more than a photo-op; Prime Minister must listen to and meet needs of northerners

Decisions on food security in the North must be based on evidence rather than ideology and must incorporate the views of northerners who know that improving access to country foods is essential and that Inuit children must not lose their palate for their traditional diet.

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Decisions on food security in the North must be based on evidence rather than ideology and must incorporate the views of northerners who know that improving access to country foods is essential and that Inuit children must not lose their palate for their traditional diet.

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