Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think the first thing we need to do is assess the feasibility of the reintroduction of special constables. This is a program that's not, to my knowledge, used across the country anymore and I think what we're looking for is a specially designed program that recognizes the needs of the North. I'm not sure entirely how fast we can move this. I'll certainly press the case. I'd like to sit down in November with my colleagues from the Yukon and Nunavut. We meet with the other federal, provincial and territorial Justice Ministers to talk about priorities. This is something that I'm prepared to address at that table, but, of course, it requires federal government funding. So we have to find a way to convince the federal government that this program makes sense as well. I'm prepared to take up that cause and bring that to that table. Hopefully I'll have some news by February, after our November meetings. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Brendan Bell on Question 93-15(4): Special Constable Program
In the Legislative Assembly on October 12th, 2005. See this statement in context.
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Question 93-15(4): Special Constable Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
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