Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

7. Records Access

Community members raised questions about retrieving records from social media companies throughout a missing persons investigation. Concerns were voiced on accessing records through social media companies that are based in different countries such as in the U.S., and whether that would pose difficulties or if there are policies against accessing accounts or records.

Committee sought information on accessing records through social media, and it was confirmed that information being requested would depend on the social media company, their location, and the extent to which they wish to cooperate with law enforcement. There may be difficulty in accessing data held by American-based social media companies, which usually requires working with law enforcement in the United States to get a search warrant and can be a lengthy process.

Information could be provided to RCMP through a "humanitarian request", and typically this information is limited to date, time, and location.

8. Truth and Reconciliation.

Community members raised thoughts and concerns on how survivors of the Sixties Scoop are technically missing because their parents or family members may not know where they are or how to find them. It was suggested there be a program established to help reunify families of the Sixties Scoop.

Committee hears and believes in the importance of these concerns. Committee sought clarity on current tools and supports in place to aid survivors of the Sixties Scoop and their families.

Committee presents the following recommendation:

Recommendation 6: The Standing Committee on Social Development recommends the Government of the Northwest Territories work with the federal government in establishing legislation specific to the Sixties Scoop and creating programming to assist those impacted by the Sixties Scoop in the Northwest Territories.

9. Record Retention and Destruction.

There were concerns presented by the YWCA-NWT about how the legislation outlines when and how records obtained during the course of a missing person investigation should be destroyed. YWCA-NWT suggests there needs to be a timeline for the destruction of records once the person is found and the case is closed. It was suggested that there be a timeline for the destruction of records once the person is found and the case is closed.

The committee hears these concerns and presents the following recommendation:

Recommendation 7: The Standing Committee on Social Development recommends the Government of the Northwest Territories include specifics on record retention and destruction in the development of the regulations for the Missing Persons Act.

Mr. Speaker, I'd like to pass it off to the Member for Monfwi.