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Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), joined Canadians in the Alert area to celebrate the passage of the Olympic Torch in Canada’s northernmost region. The Minister of State will travel to Qausuittuq and then Iqaluit, where he will be joined by the Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health and Member of Parliament (Nunavut), to end the Flame’s journey through Nunavut.

“The Olympic Torch Relay’s cross-Canada journey will be the longest within a single host country in Olympic history. I am extremely proud to be here today with the Olympic Flame in Alert, Canada’s northernmost settlement!” said Minister of State Lunn. “What a wonderful opportunity for the region’s inhabitants to come together in celebration!”

“The Torch Relay gives us the privilege of sharing the spirit of the Games all across the country, while highlighting our vitality and cultural diversity,” added Minister of State Lunn. “I am very pleased to be able to visit Qausuittuq and Iqaluit to share this unforgettable moment with their citizens and to discover this stunningly beautiful part of our country.”

“What a joy to see the Olympic Torch Relay bringing the spirit of the Games to Iqaluit, this young and dynamic capital city!” said Minister Aglukkaq. “I invite you one and all to come take part in the celebrations for the eagerly awaited Vancouver 2010 Winter Games!”

After making its way across the ocean from Greece to Victoria, British Columbia, the Flame-carried by 12 000 torchbearers-will travel 45 000 kilometres from coast to coast to coast. The Olympic Torch Relay will last 106 days and bring together the entire country as Canada prepares to welcome the 2010 Winter Games.

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