We also seek to have changes in federal legislation to allow for the appointment of a chief justice of the Supreme Court. At this time, we have a senior judge who presides over the functions of the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories, but we do not have a chief justice. It's our view that even with the three judges at this time, that we could seek to have a chief justice appointed. We need Mr. Rock to initiate work to make amendments to federal legislation to allow for the appointment of a chief justice of the Supreme Court, and to provide appropriate funding to allow for the creation and function of that office. It's my hope that the good Member of Parliament for Nunavut will see, in this case, that this is something we need and will support us when the time comes and work as hard on it as he would other essential services of the Northwest Territories. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 606-12(7): Appointment Of Supreme Court Justice
In the Legislative Assembly on June 14th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 606-12(7): Appointment Of Supreme Court Justice
Question 606-12(7): Appointment Of Supreme Court Justice
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 13th, 1995
Page 1321
See context to find out what was said next.