Mr. Speaker, I have a return to an oral question asked by Mr. James Arvaluk on November 30, 1993. It is regarding the status of the Arviat search and rescue. The RCMP detachment commander has advised that the official search for Mr. Napayok ended yesterday afternoon, after he discussed the situation with family members, the hamlet council, Arviat's search and rescue committee and the Canadian Forces' rescue coordination centre in Edmonton.
Although the RCMP public search is now over, family members and friends decided to continue a private search for Mr. Napayok, without RCMP or military resources. Apparently, 25 to 30 community residents are continuing this private search today. A meeting will be held in Arviat this afternoon to determine the hamlet's continued involvement in the private search. Consideration will also be given on whether to extend or conclude the private search during this afternoon's meeting.