Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Lafferty. Mr. Villeneuve.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In this case right now, I guess two RCMP will be stationed outside of Inuvik. So I’m just wondering, can the Minister ensure that these people that are hired, we’ll make sure that they actually travel to Sachs Harbour as needed? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we all know that we passed a budget to get an RCMP presence in Sachs Harbour. Recently, over the last few months, there have been some letters going through from the Minister to myself and to the mayor of Sachs Harbour that this has been delayed probably until 2008. I’d like to ask the Minister of Justice, can he give me an update on whether “G” Division has sent out notification to the RCMP membership in Sachs Harbour at the present time? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. At this time, I would like to declare a conflict of interest. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In regard to accommodations, I did get a notification from the hamlet, from the SAO, that there’s two units available that can be utilized. Has the Minister checked with the RCMP on whether that can be used at the present time? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. An historic event took place when the Mace departed in the same arms of the Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms from Yellowknife for a long journey from Yellowknife to Sachs Harbour, Northwest Territories and Banks Island on August 1 to 3, 2007. The Speaker made it his mandate to travel and take the Mace across the Northwest Territories and I hope the 16th Assembly will continue this program.

Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, I could not attend this event, so at this time I would like to personally thank the individuals who made this long journey to Sachs Harbour to display the Mace for...

Bill 14 is now ready for third reading. At this time, I’d like to thank the Minister and his staff. Would the Sergeant-at-Arms please escort the witnesses out. Thank you.

Thank you. We are now going into Bill 19, An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act. At this time, I would like to ask the Minister responsible, Mr. Dent, if he has any opening remarks. Mr. Dent.

Thank you. General comments. Mr. Braden.

Clause 23.

Clause 55.