Thank you. Returns to oral questions. Mr. Whitford.
Debates of March 24th, 1992
Topics
Return To Question O318-12(2): Consideration Of Sparrow Case In New Wildlife Conservation Act
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Return To Question O270-12(2): Number Of Youth Justice Committees In Nwt
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
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Tony Whitford Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a return to Question O270-12(2), asked by Mrs. Marie-Jewell on March 5, 1992. There are 28 youth justice committees operating across the Northwest Territories with several others in development, in the developmental stage.
Return To Question O271-12(2): Funds Granted To Youth Justice Committees
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
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Tony Whitford Yellowknife South
I have a return to Question O271-12(2), asked by Mrs. Marie-Jewell on March 5, 1992. The 28 youth justice committees which exist in the Northwest Territories are financially supported by an overall youth community programs budget of $296,000 within the corrections services division and through the actions of community corrections specialists located in the regions.
Mr. Speaker, operating in the Baffin Region there are 12 committees with an overall budget of $30,000; in Fort Simpson there are two; in Fort Smith there is one; in Inuvik there are four; in the Keewatin Region there are three; in the Kitikmeot there are five; and in Yellowknife there is one. Thank you.
Return To Question O271-12(2): Funds Granted To Youth Justice Committees
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Returns to oral questions. Item 5, oral questions. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Finance who is the House Leader for cabinet. In the absence of the Hon. Nellie Cournoyea and in the absence of Mr. Allooloo, can he advise this House who will be taking their questions as notice if the Members want to ask questions to them?
Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Pollard.
Return To Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Item 5: Oral Questions
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John Pollard Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will take those questions, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Return To Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions, Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Supplementary To Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
With that, Mr. Speaker, can I ask the Minister of Finance, is he the acting Government Leader?
Supplementary To Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Pollard.
Further Return To Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Item 5: Oral Questions
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John Pollard Hay River
No, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Supplementary To Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Mr. Speaker, would the Minister of Finance be able to advise this House as to who is acting Government Leader?
Supplementary To Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Pollard.
Further Return To Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Item 5: Oral Questions
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John Pollard Hay River
Mr. Speaker, I am chairing cabinet on behalf of the Government Leader at the present time. She has instructed me to take questions on behalf of Mr. Allooloo and herself, and there is no acting Government Leader at the present time.
Further Return To Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Question O332-12(2): Acting Government Leader
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. Mr. Gargan,
Question O333-12(2): GNWT Involvement In Kitty Reynolds Case Review
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
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?
Question O333-12(2): GNWT Involvement In Kitty Reynolds Case Review
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Quite a long preamble to your question, Mr. Gargan. Mr. Patterson.
Return To Question O333-12(2): GNWT Involvement In Kitty Reynolds Case Review
Question O333-12(2): GNWT Involvement In Kitty Reynolds Case Review
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Gargan, supplementary.
Supplementary To Question O333-12(2): GNWT Involvement In Kitty Reynolds Case Review
Question O333-12(2): GNWT Involvement In Kitty Reynolds Case Review
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Mr. Speaker, is this government providing any kind of technical assistance to support the woman, including legal consultation and resources to herl
Supplementary To Question O333-12(2): GNWT Involvement In Kitty Reynolds Case Review
Question O333-12(2): GNWT Involvement In Kitty Reynolds Case Review
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Patterson.
Further Return To Question O333-12(2): GNWT Involvement In Kitty Reynolds Case Review
Question O333-12(2): GNWT Involvement In Kitty Reynolds Case Review
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
Mr. Speaker, to my knowledge, no assistance is being provided, nor was it requested.
Further Return To Question O333-12(2): GNWT Involvement In Kitty Reynolds Case Review
Question O333-12(2): GNWT Involvement In Kitty Reynolds Case Review
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Gargan.
Supplementary To Question O333-12(2): GNWT Involvement In Kitty Reynolds Case Review
Question O333-12(2): GNWT Involvement In Kitty Reynolds Case Review
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am certain this public complaints process can be emotionally stressful for anyone involved bringing claims against the RCMP. Is the Minister of Justice able to assure this House that appropriate professional support and personal assistance will be provided to Ms. Reynolds if she requests it as part of his department's service to victims of crime?
Supplementary To Question O333-12(2): GNWT Involvement In Kitty Reynolds Case Review
Question O333-12(2): GNWT Involvement In Kitty Reynolds Case Review
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Patterson.