Following critical words from the Nunavut Association of Municipalities (NAM) last week, Community and Government Services Minister Lorne Kusugak sent a mollifying message in return Tuesday.

SA国际影视传媒淚t is unfortunate the weather prevented some of us from landing in Rankin Inlet and attend NAMSA国际影视传媒檚 annual general meeting held Nov. 19-21. I am, however, pleased that
senior staff and managers from our regional offices were able to make it and to participate in the sessions,SA国际影视传媒� Kusugak stated in a news release.

In its own press release of Nov. 27, NAMSA国际影视传媒檚 new president Kenny Bell expressed disappointment that Kusugak, the deputy minister and assistant deputy minister failed to show. Bell noted that most of NAMSA国际影视传媒檚 community leaders made it to the meeting despite the weather.

SA国际影视传媒淚n the future we expect senior (CGS) management should be available for the entire meeting to hear all the concerns, issues, and questions expressed by members,SA国际影视传媒� Bell stated.

Kusugak extended his congratulations to Bell as the new president of NAM and to outgoing president Madeleine Redfern for her contributions.

SA国际影视传媒淚 look forward to continuing to work with the newly elected president and board members to advance the common issues facing NunavutSA国际影视传媒檚 municipalities,SA国际影视传媒� Kusugak stated.