Investigation into Incident Involving Municipal Enforcement Officer and Inuk Man Welcomed

The following statement was being issued yesterday by Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe:

“The video posted to social media showing the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay’s enforcement officer throwing an Inuk man to the ground has raised concerns among many Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement.”

“The Nunatsiavut Government understands that the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay has committed to having the matter independently investigated, and that the municipal enforcement officer has been placed on administrative duties, pending the outcome of that investigation.”

“The Nunatsiavut Government hears the concerns of Beneficiaries and fully expects that appropriate action will be taken once the investigation is completed.”