Yes. Just on the first point, I think it is highly debatable, whether or not we had a personnel-type function there, whether the incident in Iqaluit would not have happened. Looking at the case, I would think it would have still happened. The issue of affirmative action employees, more aboriginal employees in the justice system, in corrections, is one that I am concerned with. I have had discussions with Cabinet, with senior staff about it and there are things that the department is doing to try to get more aboriginal people to work in justice and in particular in corrections. I would ask the deputy minister perhaps to elaborate a bit further, if that is okay with you?
Goo Arlooktoo on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 18th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 17th, 1998
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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