David Ramsay

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I have a few questions for the Minister of Justice, Mr. Charles Dent. I would just like to know how it is the new family Legal Aid office ended up leasing space in what amounts to a retail mall in Yellowknife. Perhaps between him and Minister Floyd Roland, Minister of Public Works, they could explain how that transaction transpired. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Yakeleya.

Maybe we will take a short, 15-minute break and come back at 12:00. Thank you.

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Does the committee agree that Bill 9 is ready for third reading?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize a group of greatly spirited northerners who attended the Canada Senior Games in Whitehorse in September as ambassadors of the Northwest Territories. Team NWT was made up of 28 seniors, those aged 55 and older, from Fort Smith, Hay River and Yellowknife. They competed in seven different categories including golf, bowling, darts, contract and duplicate bridge, Scrabble and curling. The team brought home gold, silver and bronze medals in five of those categories for a total count of 10 medals. Those medal winners include...

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Thank you, Mr. Braden, for your questions. Mr. Pokiak.

What is the wish of the committee? Mr. Menicoche.

Thank you, Mr. Zoe. Clause 3.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Braden.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That’s where I disagree with the Minister. People want to speak up because they want something done. I think they would feel better taking part in this review if they knew that their concerns would be acted upon. By keeping the report confidential, I think that might even scare people into not saying anything, because then they will feel that their concerns aren’t going to be acted upon. I would like to ask the Minister -- he’s already answered it -- how come his department can’t black out the names? There are ways this report can get into the hands of the Members of...