Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Although I understand the concept and may agree with the idea that we need more aboriginal representation in this field of justice, the Supreme Court judges for the Northwest Territories are appointed by the federal government and not by us. As I understand it, in order to be a Supreme Court judge, you need ten years of experience as a lawyer. That is one area that we severely lack in the north, the aboriginal lawyers with that many years of experience.
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 18th, 1998
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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