Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I was advised yesterday about an incident in Sachs Harbour involving the dangerous use of a firearm. This incident was confirmed later by my constituent assistant. The RCMP in Inuvik was notified and immediately chartered an aircraft to Sachs Harbour that afternoon. Thank God the weather cooperated for the RCMP to charter to the community. They were able to apprehend the suspect and transport the suspect to Inuvik. I would like to report there was no immediate injury to the victim and the suspect involved. A couple of RCMP members have remained in Sachs Harbour to conduct an investigation.
Mr. Speaker, I am sure that it will come as no surprise to you again that the number one concern of the residents of Sachs Harbour has been the RCMP presence in the community. With this recent incident it is more evident that the RCMP should provide their presence to protect the people in Sachs Harbour.
In a previous Minister's statement, Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Justice advised this Assembly that he will address the concern. Mr. Speaker, the residents of Sachs Harbour are entitled to the same level of public protection as all the residents of Canada. When will the Department of Justice provide the necessary personnel in Sachs Harbour? When, Mr. Speaker? Thank you.
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