Rev. Barry Bercier of Iqaluit’s Our Lady of Assumption Roman Catholic Church says Iqaluit church property taxes are “unconstitutional.” (File photo by Arty Sarkisian)
Municipal leaders to consider relief for Roman Catholic Church at Tuesday meeting
An Iqaluit priest says it’s “unconstitutional” and an infringement on religious freedoms for the city to levy property tax on churches and is calling for council to end the practice.
Jimmy Baasch, left, Kylie Kay and Oloota Shaa run to their judo instructor during a Judo Nunavut tournament Saturday at Aqsarniit Middle School in Iqaluit. More than 90 athletes aged five to 18 participated in the event. The organization raised $1,450 for future tournament travel through a bake sale and raffle. (Photo by Daron Letts)