Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I am a Member of the Standing Committee on Legislation, which reviewed the bill. At the time we discussed it, when we went through this particular bill, I was one of those Members who supported the bill. But the more I think about it, Mr. Chairman, I think we have to send a really strong message to the federal government -- especially the Minister of Justice for the federal government -- that we no longer can tolerate violence against women and children. Even if we are challenged by the inmates and even if we lose, we still have to make a point. We don't want to tolerate violence any more in this particular jurisdiction. In that case, I will not support the bill. Thank you.
John Ningark on Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
In the Legislative Assembly on February 17th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 16th, 1995
Page 170
John Ningark Natilikmiot
See context to find out what was said next.