Debates of November 28, 2007 (day 4)

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. My questions are for the Minister of Justice, just with regard to the national issue of tasers. I’m just wondering, is the Minister aware of any change in operations or, I don’t really want to say review there, Mr. Speaker, but is the RCMP in the North more sensitive to this issue now that it’s been raised at the national level for use in the North?

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. The honourable Minister responsible for Justice, Mr. Lafferty.

Return To Question 41-16(1): Taser Gun Use By RCMP In The NWT

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we are aware that there’s national events that are happening with regards to the taser gun. But with our jurisdiction in the Northwest Territories, we’re quite small and quite low with the incidents to that matter. Mahsi.

Thank you, Mr. Lafferty. Supplementary, Mr. Menicoche.

Supplementary To Question 41-16(1): Taser Gun Use By RCMP In The NWT

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Perhaps the next question, I know I thought I saw it in the newspaper, but how many incidents in our northern territory of the use of taser was recorded? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. Mr. Lafferty.

Further Return To Question 41-16(1): Taser Gun Use By RCMP In The NWT

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I’ll certainly make an effort to check with my department and be willing to share with the Member on the stats. Mahsi.

Thank you, Mr. Lafferty. Supplementary, Mr. Menicoche.

Supplementary To Question 41-16(1): Taser Gun Use By RCMP In The NWT

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. As well as if he can also request the stats on the use of pepper spray as well, because that’s just as serious. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. Mr. Lafferty.

Further Return To Question 41-16(1): Taser Gun Use By RCMP In The NWT

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yes, we will provide the Member with information on stats pertaining to pepper spray and also the taser. Mahsi.