The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is continuing to work hard at reaching an Inuit Impact Benefit Agreement (IIBA) and a Commercial Production Lease agreement with Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation and is happy with the level of progress being made.

“While we understand Inuit in the Qikiqtani region are impatient for news, QIA is following the agreed to process to make sure we get the best agreement possible and this takes time. We are working with Baffinland to find a path forward that will provide Inuit with the benefits that economic development can bring while at the same time ensuring that this development is balanced with our cultural and societal values,” said President Okalik Eegeesiak.

The President will be addressing the delegates attending the Nunavut Mining Symposium on Thursday morning to discuss the importance of community engagement during the development process. A copy of the president’s remarks will be available at www.qia.ca.

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For further information, please contact:

Craig Welsh
Director of Communications
Tel: (867) 975-8416
Fax: (867) 979-3238
E-mail: cwelsh@qia.ca