Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. (Translation) Today I am going to be speaking my own language. I would like to say something about the RCMP, Mr. Speaker. In Fort Liard, there is one RCMP officer. There used to be three, but now there is only one. Not long ago, this RCMP officer...There was supposed to have been another RCMP officer there, but they didn't do that. In Liard, the band council requested another RCMP officer as soon as possible. This is what I wanted to say. (Translation ends)

As a result, the RCMP indicated they would priorize Fort Liard and fill the vacancy as soon as possible. This was the outcome of the meeting. However, as of late, the RCMP have since reneged on their position to fill the Fort Liard vacancy immediately. I understand why the community is becoming very frustrated with the situation. According to the RCMP, the situation in Fort Liard is now pending the staffing requirements of the RCMP detachment in Inuvik. I understand that the Member for Inuvik is going to be transferred to Liard, however, they want to get a replacement for him in Inuvik before they let him go.

I am running out of time, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to continue my statement.