A Nunavut MLA who has repeatedly called for to wear body cameras in the territory has allies in Sen. Dennis Patterson and MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq.

Patterson said he's concerned that there has been some SA国际影视传媒渆rosion in the trust between the and Nunavummiut that is making it difficult for them to continue to fulfill their duty to serve and protect.SA国际影视传媒�

Adopting body cameras would protect the public and peace officers themselves, he said.

SA国际影视传媒淚 support starting off with a pilot project in Nunavut, as recommended by (Tununiq) MLA David Qamaniq,SA国际影视传媒� Patterson stated.

He added that the SA国际影视传媒渁ccountability, transparency, and peace of mindSA国际影视传媒� that would be afforded by the cameras should not be dismissed due to technical difficulties such as data storage and cold weather. Patterson pointed out that various technology firms can provide solutions and they have supplied cameras to police forces in Calgary and Ontario's York region, among others.

Nunavut member of Parliament Mumilaaq Qaqqaq said body cameras can be a tool to help improve services.

SA国际影视传媒淗istorically, the relationship between Inuit and the has been a rough one. We have heard stories of forced relocation, dog slaughters and sending Nunavummiut south for tuberculosis treatment,SA国际影视传媒� Qaqqaq stated. SA国际影视传媒淲e also know that the justice system often times doesnSA国际影视传媒檛 work for Indigenous peoples. We have seen, across the country, the need for cultural and sensitivity training. With wearing body cameras, we could have more insight on the challenges and room for improvement within the justice system.SA国际影视传媒�

There have been a couple of recent fatal confrontations involving police SA国际影视传媒� one in Clyde River, on May 5, and one in Cape Dorset on Feb. 26. In both instances, Ottawa Police Service has sent officers to investigate the incidents, but no details have been released to the public.

SA国际影视传媒淭his has been going on for too long,SA国际影视传媒� Qamaniq said Tuesday, adding that he intends to keep pushing for body cameras.

In a March interview with Nunavut News, V Division commanding officer Chief Supt. Amanda Jones said one of the primary hurdles to using body cameras is storing all of the video footage and the expenses related to that.

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Arviat North-Whale Cove MLA John Main, who offered his condolences to the communities and everyone involved in the fatal incidents, said he also supports Qamaniq's pursuit of a body camera pilot project.

SA国际影视传媒淚f there is a clear reason why this cannot be done in Nunavut, I would like to see a clear explanation,SA国际影视传媒� Main said. SA国际影视传媒淚f it's a case where they just haven't done the work, just haven't put the effort into finding the right (product), if it's just simply not a priority at this time, then that, I think, is maybe a more difficult position for (the Department of Justice) to defend.SA国际影视传媒�

Like Patterson, Main mentioned that some other police forces in Canada have moved towards body cameras and the greater transparency associated with them.

Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated declined to comment on the issue.