Two Arctic Election Issues That Should Relate to All Canadians.

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Two Arctic Election Issues That Should Relate to All Canadians.

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On Day Two in the Arctic, The Bridge meets two fascinating residents of Pond Inlet who are directly impacted but in very different ways to climate change and Arctic sovereignty. One is a long-time hunter, the other a long-time ranger. Hear their amazing stories on today's show.

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