Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We understand the sentiment of this motion. The department itself has expressed some concerns with Bill C-10 and the cost that will be downloaded to the Government of the Northwest Territories once Bill C-10 becomes a reality. To that end I have set up a meeting with the federal Minister of Justice for this Monday. I’m going to be bringing forward the concerns of the department and the Legislature at that meeting and we will be working to try and find some opportunities to mitigate some of these costs here in the Northwest Territories. In addition, I will be meeting with committee later today to discuss these potential implications of Bill C-10 so that I can take that information with me, as well, when I meet with the Minister on Monday. However, given Cabinet convention and that there is a specific request of the Government of the Northwest Territories on this motion, we will be abstaining. I and my Cabinet colleagues will be abstaining from the motion.
Glen Abernethy on Motion 16-17(1): Bill C-10, Safe Streets And Communities Act, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on December 9th, 2011. See this statement in context.
Motion 16-17(1): Bill C-10, Safe Streets And Communities Act, Carried
Motions
December 8th, 2011
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