Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I want to direct my questions to the Minister of Justice with respect to the remand centre and the Dene K'onia closure and the proposed changes that the Justice department is going to be undertaking come April 1st. Many of these changes are going to be directly affecting my constituents, which utilize many of the services that are offered south of the lake today. I just want to point the Minister's attention to one of the policies, in Justice establishment policy 82, where the mandate clearly states that shall carry out in a manner, which respects community and aboriginal values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities. That's a mandate that's stated right in the Justice establishment policy, Mr. Speaker.

On top of that, there are a couple of principles that should be noted also. Principle number four, an effective justice system is one that is sanctioned by the community it serves. Principle number five, community involvement can lead to the development of a justice system, which is accepted by the communities it services, which meets the needs and aspirations of the community it serves, Mr. Speaker.

I just want to ask the Minister how is this department's proposed changes in the upcoming fiscal year, if it doesn't contradict, blatantly contradict these principles and the mandate of the Justice department establishment policies, how can the Justice Minister say that it's right? Tell me. Thank you.

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