I’d have to go to the Minister of Health and Social Services to look at whether the Department of Health and Social Services provides this service. When cases are going before criminal court, a presiding judge has the authority to go ahead and order an accused to undergo a psychiatric assessment. We would have arrangements with Alberta if we don’t have those available in the Northwest Territories.
Floyd Roland on Bill 2 Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 2007-2008
In the Legislative Assembly on February 13th, 2008. See this statement in context.
Bill 2 Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 2007-2008
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
February 12th, 2008
See context to find out what was said next.