Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This question is for the Government Leader. On November 19, 1992 I was appalled by the answer given by the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs to my honourable colleague from Deh Cho. When the Member asked Mr. Kakfwi if he had received an official apology from the federal government for the shameful conduct of military personnel assigned to operation Nordic Reliant, the Minister responded and I quote "I will check my mail and get back to the Member." That response is not satisfactory. It borders on an irresponsible statement. These soldiers slaughtered our caribou with automatic weapons and were dealt with very lightly by the justice system. My question is, while the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs is busy checking his mail, will the Premier make a commitment that she will write to the Honourable Marcel Masse, federal Minister of National Defence and the Commanding Officer for Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry Regiment in Winnipeg, to request a formal apology for the conduct of these military personnel during their stay in the Northwest Territories?
Rebecca Mike on Question 35-12(3): Request Apology From Military Personnel
In the Legislative Assembly on November 20th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Question 35-12(3): Request Apology From Military Personnel
Item 5: Oral Questions
November 19th, 1992
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