Three hunters and trappers associations (HTAs) in Nunavut, Canada, are demanding more consultation on Baffinland's proposed Steensby Inlet expansion, which aims to facilitate year-round shipping of iron ore from the Mary River mine. The HTAs from Igloolik, Sanirajak, and Naujaat are concerned that the expansion will threaten local wildlife, particularly marine mammals and caribou. They have called for a pause on new permits until their concerns are adequately addressed. John Ell-Tinashlu, chair of the Arviq Hunters and Trappers Organization, highlighted the potential long-term impacts on future generations' hunting grounds. Legal expert James Gunvaldsen Klaassen from Ecojustice warned that proceeding with the project could infringe upon Inuit rights as outlined in the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Baffinland, facing financial challenges with around $800 million in debt, asserts that it will take measures to protect wildlife, including speed limits for ships and real-time monitoring by Inuit marine monitors. However, the HTAs argue that their expertise has been overlooked, stressing the need for more inclusive dialogue regarding the project.