Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On April 11, 1991, I made a Member's statement to the 11th Legislative Assembly regarding the shameful treatment of Kitty Nowdluk-Reynolds by the Justice system. Honourable Members in this House may recall that I also made reference to this disgraceful episode during our first session on December 12th when I spoke against the victimization of native women.

Mr. Speaker, I have learned that a public review of RCMP conduct in this matter has been convened in lqaluit. I am aware of the specific matters relating to evidence before this inquiry may be considered sub judice and cannot be raised under the rules of this House. Therefore, I will refrain from commenting on the case itself until after the review has been completed by the public complaints panel.

I do not know Ms. Reynolds personally and she is not one of my constituents. However, I do want to state my strong personal support for her efforts to seek justice and wish her success in obtaining her objective. I am also interested in our government's status through this process and have a question to the Minister of Justice. Can the Minister of Justice advise this House whether the Government of the NWT has formal standing in this important review?