In the House of Commons yesterday Churchill Keewatinook Aski MP Niki Ashton asked the government to show leadership in dealing with the crisis in Churchill. She said the community is suddenly isolated, businesses are hurting, people are hurting and we need immediate federal action.  She added what Churchill is facing is a national disgrace, our north deserves better asking will the federal government step in to address the immediate crisis and finally work to renationalize the Port and rail line and work with northern and Indigenous communities to get things moving again?

Transport Minister Marc Garneau told her a plan is being developed to make sure both the Port and airport are capable of addressing the needs with respect to resupply for the people of Churchill.