Question Period Note: Support and preparedness in Inuit Communities

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Reference number:
ISC-2020-10021
Date received:
May 26, 2020
Organization:
Indigenous Services Canada
Name of Minister:
Miller, Marc (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Indigenous Services

Suggested Response:

• We recognize the unique challenges faced by many Inuit communities.

• We are working closely with Inuit partners, provinces and territories and the Public Health Agency of Canada, to ensure adequate preparedness, supplies, and response levels in Inuit communities.

• We are regularly communicating with the ITK Inuit Public Health Task Group to adapt supports and resources as needed.

• We will continue to work with partners to ensure that Inuit communities are prepared to respond to a COVID19 outbreak should one occur.

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