Thank you again, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the federal Sex Offender Information Registry Act passed third reading in the Senate, and received Royal Assent on April 1st of this year. Mr. Speaker, when it comes into force, the act will require sex offenders in the NWT to register with police in designated centres. Their personal information will be recorded, and their whereabouts will be monitored for the well-being and safety of the NWT residents. According to Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada, the Sex Offender Information Registry Act will come into force in the fall of 2004, and all jurisdictions across Canada will be ready to implement the act at that time. I understand there have been ongoing negotiations between provinces, territories, the RCMP and the federal government about the implementation of the sex offender registry. Mr. Speaker, my question for the Minister of Justice is will the Minister please tell the assembly if the GNWT will be ready to implement the act this fall? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Robert Hawkins on Question 160-15(3): National Sex Offender Registry
In the Legislative Assembly on May 27th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Question 160-15(3): National Sex Offender Registry
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