Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to speak about a sensitive matter, but one of great concern to my constituents. Several of whom have asked that I raise this concern in the House. Recently a CBC news report confirmed that an RCMP criminal investigation is underway within the Government of the Northwest Territories. The report provided no further details. As a result, speculation and rumours are rampant in the entire government and its employees, both the administration and politicians are under suspicion. Many dedicated employees are concerned about this. They wish to know if it is the administration that is being investigated or a Member of Cabinet. If no Member of Cabinet is under investigation I believe this Assembly would like to know that, and I am sure the Premier would be pleased to clear the air as to the nature of the investigation. I believe that there are parliamentary traditions, one of which requires that if any Cabinet Minister is the subject of a police investigation, the public and Members of this legislature have a right to know. Therefore, later today I will be asking the Premier questions about this. Thank you.
Jake Ootes on Member's Statement 445-13(4): Rumours Of Rcmp Investigation
In the Legislative Assembly on October 7th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Member's Statement 445-13(4): Rumours Of Rcmp Investigation
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