Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister of Justice -- who I'm glad to see is back in the House -- about the legal interpreting program. Mr. Speaker, as I understand it, there are really four positions for Inuktitut terminologists now vacant which have not been refilled and there are two other positions scheduled to terminate June 1st. I would like to ask the Minister if he has consulted with judges, the defence bar, Crown prosecutors and legal aid clinics -- all of whom depend on this vital service -- about the major cutbacks and changes proposed for the legal interpreting program. Thank you.
Dennis Patterson on Question 448-12(7): Consultation With Legal Profession Re Cuts To Legal Interpreter Services
In the Legislative Assembly on April 10th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Question 448-12(7): Consultation With Legal Profession Re Cuts To Legal Interpreter Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
April 9th, 1995
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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