Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Braden. Mr. Minister.

Thank you for the response, Mr. Minister. I would like to follow up. I know yesterday the Member for Sahtu talked about special constables. I spoke with the commander and chief of the RCMP when he was traveling through Tuktoyaktuk and Paulatuk, and he did say that he had sat down with the department. Can the Minister indicate to this House exactly what plans they have in place to deal with the RCMP presence in the Territories? Thank you.

Does committee agree that Bill 8 is ready for third reading?

Thank you, Ms. Heder. Next, I have general comments on Bill 9. Mr. Villeneuve.

Thank you, Mr. Braden. General comments from Members? Mr. Yakeleya.

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. Mr. Hawkins.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Ms. Lee.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, like my colleague, the MLA for Great Slave Lake, would like to commend the RCMP on their investigation. Last night, when I was returning to the apartment, a lot of activity was taking place in the downtown area. As I listened to the 5:30 CBC news last night, it was reported that the RCMP was conducting an investigation. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the RCMP on the ongoing investigation.

In closing, Mr. Speaker, I say to the RCMP officers in the Northwest Territories and in Canada, we commend you on your endeavours to have peace and tranquility...

Clause 2.

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Minister.