Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as I stated in my Member's statement regarding the justice system in the smaller communities, my question is directed to the honourable Premier of this government. Mr. Speaker, sometimes the conventional method doesn't always attain the expectation of the public. There are times that you have to try something new. Mr. Speaker, I'm not about to compromise the safety of the people of this government to get into a new program. However, Mr. Speaker, the current justice system is not working in some smaller communities, especially with the offences with lesser crimes, as my colleague Mr. Erasmus has indicated. I think what the people sometimes need is to get closer to nature, get closer to their communities, their cultures, get closer to the Creator; in this case, out on the land with the elders and appear before the elders. How soon will this government enhance the plan of this government to allow the communities to take on some of the responsibilities of justice? Thank you.
John Ningark on Question 185-13(3): Transfer Of Justice Responsibilities To Communities
In the Legislative Assembly on May 8th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Question 185-13(3): Transfer Of Justice Responsibilities To Communities
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 7th, 1996
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
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