Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It has been 894 days since Frank Gruben has last been seen, 894 days of overwhelming grief that Frank's parents, Frank's brother, Frank's sister, Frank's extended family, and the community of Aklavik have had to endure on a daily basis.
Mr. Speaker, it is not only Frank's family or his community of Aklavik that is expressing great concern for the whereabouts of Frank. There is a national campaign for Let's Bring Frank Home. All of these concerned citizens want some answers, comfort, and closure for Frank's family. 894 days of not receiving any updates from the GNWT and the authorities is something that no one should have to go through.
Mr. Speaker, just a few weeks ago, Frank's grandmother, who was in her 90s, passed away before she could get some answers about Frank's whereabouts. Each day that passes is one more day of uncertainty.
Mr. Speaker, let's join this campaign of Let's Bring Frank Home to bring comfort and closure to the residents of Aklavik and especially to Frank's immediate and extended family. We, the Government of the Northwest Territories, have to be a partner in finding and providing answers and updates to the affected families who are experiencing hardships that require our assistance.
Mr. Speaker, in closing, it has been 894 days since Frank has last been seen, so I would like to say to everyone in the Northwest Territories and Canada, let's bring Frank home. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Member from Mackenzie Delta. Members' statements. Member from Sahtu.
