Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Justice. I would like to commend the Minister, Mr. Speaker, for the lead role that he has been taking in responding to the new federal firearms legislation that I believe is inappropriate and damaging to aboriginal people of the Northwest Territories.
Mr. Speaker, the Minister has indicated that this offensive draft legislation will be reviewed by the House of Commons Justice and Legal Affairs Committee which is chaired by the Honourable Warren Allmand, I believe. He has also indicated that he will be inviting this parliamentary committee to hold hearings in the Northwest Territories. Can the Minister advise the House whether he also plans to make funding and technical assistance available for northern organizations and individuals who wish to make presentations to the federal committee? Mahsi.