Mr. Speaker, I would like to inform the Members of this House that a program about northern justice issues will air on TVNC tonight, Wednesday, March 10, 1993, at 6:30 pm mountain standard time and 8:30 pm eastern standard time.
Mr. Sam Stevens, the justice of the peace administrator, will introduce a 20 minute video called "world views and aboriginal justice." A live panel discussion will follow. Panel members will include superintendent Brian Watt of the RCMP, Ms. Joanne Barnaby, executive director of the Dene Cultural Institute, Mr. Geoff Bickert, deputy minister of Justice and Mr. John Dillon, acting director of corrections.
This program is the first of a two part series. The second part will be aired on Wednesday, March 17, 1993, when the public will be invited to phone in. Panellists on the second program will include a judge, a justice of the peace, a member of a community justice committee and other guests.
The purpose of this project is to promote dialogue and communication among northerners regarding community justice issues.
I encourage all Members to tune in and I would be happy to hear any feedback Members may have. Mahsi.