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Inuit call on PM to step in as child funding program approaches March end date

Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to ensure continued funding for the Inuit Child First Initiative before its March 31 end date.
ICFI supports services like food vouchers and health care for over 13,000 children in Nunavut, according to the Arctic Children and Youth Foundation .
Health Minister John Main expressed concerns about food insecurity in Nunavut, linking the program's end with increased reliance on soup kitchens for children.
A spokesperson for Indigenous Services Canada confirmed ongoing weekly meetings with Inuit organizations since October 2024 to develop a long-term approach for ICFI.

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Inuit call on prime minister to step in as end to child funding program approaches

The head of Canada's national Inuit organization is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step in to save a program that helps fund services for Inuit kids.

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