Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I, too, will be supporting this motion. It is a response to what the committee heard during the community visits. Although there was not a strong suggestion that we establish the ombudsman position as were the comments to establish the right to access bill. Accordingly, we are treating it that way. I think there will be ample time to review the necessity for the establishment of this office or position after we have had a chance to see how the access bill is going to function. I am of the opinion that we have adequate resources in the territories, or capable people who can fill such a position and I am not at all afraid that we would have to go south to find a person to fill this, if and when the government sees fit to establish this position should it be needed in the future. Therefore, I will be urging my colleagues to support, as I will.
Tony Whitford on Committee Motion 157-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 2
In the Legislative Assembly on March 31st, 1993. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 157-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 2
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 31st, 1993
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