Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a return to an oral question asked by Mr. Arvaluk on February 24, 1992, and it deals with a child sexual abuse specialist position in the Kitikmeot. There are only four child sexual abuse specialist positions to cover all regions of the Northwest Territories. The positions are in Fort Simpson, Inuvik, Iqaluit and in the Keewatin. The position in Fort Simpson is filled by a local resident. Interviews have been held and an offer made for the Inuvik position, and interviews are scheduled for the Keewatin and Iqaluit positions during the first two weeks of March.
The co-ordinator of the child sexual abuse program has offered training and treatment throughout the Northwest Territories prior to hiring the specialists. Once the positions are filled, she will also be able to concentrate on those regions without a child sexual abuse specialist. Training for the RCMP, social services and health care providers was completed in Cambridge Bay for the Kitikmeot Region. Extensive service has been given in Pelly Bay, Spence Bay and Cambridge Bay by the co-ordinator. The child sexual abuse specialist positions were part of the freeze on staffing; however, they were released due to the necessity of this needed service. Thank you.