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What are the immediate consequences of the potential funding lapse for the Inuit Child First Initiative, considering the high poverty rate among Inuit children?

The Inuit Child First Initiative, a crucial program supporting Inuit children's access to health, social, and educational services, faces funding termination on March 31st unless Parliament resumes before then. The program, with nearly $390 million invested since 2019, provides vital services like food vouchers ($500/month per child under 18, plus $250 for children under 4), mental health counseling, and cultural activities. Failure to secure continued funding will severely impact these services.