Thank you, committee. Moving on to activity three of eight, court services, beginning on page 284. Mr. Vanthuyne.
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Cory Vanthuyne Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I think that this would be the activity where recently the department announced that they had brought on a couple more sheriffs and/or are going to be bringing on a couple more sheriffs to help as it relates to court services. I just want to give credit where credit is due. For many years, a long time ago in fact, as a city councillor on the Yellowknife Area Police Advisory Committee, I had a concern with Yellowknife detachment RCMP being used for some levels of court services, primarily as it related to transferring inmates or prisoners. I want to commend the department for taking that initiative so that Yellowknife RCMP can stay focused on their jobs, which is obviously the safety of citizens of Yellowknife and, in particular, during peak hours. I just wanted to acknowledge that and say "thank you" to the department for that investment. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
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Louis Sebert Thebacha
Yes, this change was the subject of several studies and made eminent good sense for just the reasons mentioned by the Member. Thank you.
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Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake
Thanks, Mr. Chair. I think this is the section of the budget where the court reporters are going to be eliminated, for $478,000. Can I just confirm that with the Minister? Thanks, Mr. Chair.
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Louis Sebert Thebacha
I can confirm there is a reduction of $478,000, as was mentioned, in the court reporter program.
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The Chair R.J. Simpson
Thank you, Minister. I would ask you to wait until the light is on before you begin speaking. Mr. O'Reilly.
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Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake
Thanks, Mr. Chair. Can I get the Minister to explain in plain language how will court transcripts be kept now and who will pay for that service? Thanks, Mr. Chair.
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Louis Sebert Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Basically, what has happened here, there is a change in the technology. As I understand it, at all levels of court, the proceedings will be recorded, but there will only be an actual court reporter in the courtroom with respect to certain matters, for example jury trials. Thank you.
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Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake
Thanks, Mr. Chair. That is helpful to know but I don't think it answers my question. Who will pay for transcripts if they are required? Thanks, Mr. Chair.
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Louis Sebert Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Yes, we still have a per pay transcription fee that we do pay. In certain civil cases, I assume, it might be paid for by the lawyers involved, but there will be a cost for us.
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Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake
Thanks, Mr. Chair. I think we are getting a little bit closer. It is up to any of the parties involved in the court case, then, to pay for transcripts if they request them or need them in some way? Thanks, Mr. Chair.
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Louis Sebert Thebacha
Yes. Generally speaking, that is correct. If the party wants a transcript, they generally have to pay for it.
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Louis Sebert Thebacha
In addition, I understand that they will be able to get an audio version if they request. Thank you.
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