Political calculations behind northern food subsidy changes?

Two federal cabinet minister were in Iqaluit Wednesday to announce changes to the government’s much maligned Nutrition North food subsidy.

APTN National News
Two federal cabinet minister were in Iqaluit Wednesday to announce changes to the government’s much maligned Nutrition North food subsidy.

Indian Affairs Minister John Duncan alongside Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq unveiled new products that would fall under the program.

Depending on your point of view, the ministers were either back-peddling from their original position, or responding to the complaints of Nunavummiut.

APTN National News reporter Kent Driscoll has this story.

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