Mr. Speaker, I would like to direct my question to the Minister of Justice. Mr. Speaker, I will be careful with this question not to discuss the specific details of any matters which have been before the courts and may be subject to appeal.
My question to the Minister of Justice is: I understand that the chief counsel for the Northwest Territories will be leaving his post soon and that there will be a significant turnover of personnel within the Crown office. Is the Minister able to assure this House that the staff shortage and turnover within the Crown office will not influence the decision on whether or not to appeal the territorial court's ruling on the Paul Quassa absolute discharge?