Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the RCMP review their staffing needs across the Northwest Territories on a regular basis. About three or four years ago, they did a study that showed that across the Northwest Territories they needed an extra 27 members. At this point, this government has not come up yet with enough money to fill those 27 positions. I will certainly be working with my colleagues to try and finish that up in the next budget so that we can achieve that. I would expect that shortly after we have done that, since it has been a number of years, that the RCMP will again embark on a study or review of what their needs are across the Territories. Certainly, with the filing of the pipeline application, I expect that they will have some concerns about policing along the route of the pipeline. I would expect that they will then be coming forward to this government with a request to deal with what may be a shortage of personnel at that time. At that point, it will be up to us to try and respond. That is the process. We will continue to work with them to try and make sure that the public safety needs across the North are adequately met. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Charles Dent on Question 218-15(3): Reduction Of Rcmp Services In Nahendeh
In the Legislative Assembly on October 14th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 218-15(3): Reduction Of Rcmp Services In Nahendeh
Question 218-15(3): Reduction Of Rcmp Services In Nahendeh
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