(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to direct this question to the Minister responsible for the Status of Women Council. As the Minister knows, the women started their association so they can have equal status in the workplace as well as in legal matters. I know that people make fun of women and that is part of their culture, but in the Inuit language there are words also that can intimidate women; it is possible to intimidate women by making light of them. If it is not just making fun of women, and if it is intimidating women, then it is possible to be charged for that intimidation, and it can be legally possible to follow through with it through legal means.
Question O153-12(2): Consultation With Women's Groups Re Recent Court Decision
In the Legislative Assembly on February 25th, 1992. See this topic in context.
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James Arvaluk Aivilik
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Minister responsible for the Status of Women, Mr. Ningark.
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February 24th, 1992
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Since the time that Pauktuutit was formed -- I will be contacting the chairperson on the phone to discuss this matter with her. I will be contacting the Status of Women Council tomorrow and also the NWT Native Women's Association about the court cases we were discussing the other day.
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Arvaluk.
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James Arvaluk Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister then report to this House the government's absolute decision on the matter after the consultation with the groups?
Supplementary To Question O153-12(2): Consultation With Women's Groups Re Recent Court Decision
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Ningark.
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That is one of the reasons why I would like to communicate and have meetings with the Status of Women Council; with Pauktuutit, which is the Inuit Women's Association; and with the NWT Native Women's Association, and then I will make the report to this House. Thank you.
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Arvaluk.
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James Arvaluk Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question has not been answered. I would appreciate an answer. Will the Minister report to this House an absolute decision -- I do not want just a report; I want a report on the decision of the government, to this House, after the consultation with these groups.
Supplementary To Question O153-12(2): Consultation With Women's Groups Re Recent Court Decision
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Ningark.
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, Mr. Speaker.
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. Mr. Todd.