Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is naturally obvious to have the RCMP be involved perhaps in safety training and so forth, but the moment that we introduce the RCMP into this program, we would have to look at a bill back situation. In essence the territorial government pays for the operation of the policing throughout the territory and because we do not agree with the federal gun legislation, therefore we should not be entering into any areas that cost this government money to institute. The area I am concerned about is whether a safety training program, I am dealing with two issues, I guess. One is the cost factor, if there is a cost factor with the RCMP. Second, is the issue of a safety training program in communities. Who will be delivering that?
Jake Ootes on Committee Motion 15-13(7): Appointment Of Special Advisor On Residential School Abuse
In the Legislative Assembly on April 26th, 1999. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 15-13(7): Appointment Of Special Advisor On Residential School Abuse
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
April 26th, 1999
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