Call to Bar
Corrections
Courts
Can minister explain statement that it would cost $300,000 per year to keep the Harbour Grace court open
Comments on closures
Court of Appeal
If minister is making decisions based on evidence and listening, why is he closing courts when there is so much evidence to the contrary
Is minister concerned that closing courts will add stress to women and children who need access to the justice system
Is there a chance to reverse the decision to close the courthouse in Harbour Grace
Urging government to reverse its decision to close the provincial court at Harbour Grace
Crime
Crime Stoppers
Department
What impact will 22 eliminated positions have on our stressed justice system in Newfoundland and Labrador
Will minister commit to ensure that the justice system has all the resources needed to function appropriately
International Police and Peace Officer Memorial Service
Judges
Meeting with federal Minister of Public Safety
Policing
Has analysis been done on how court closures will impact policing in communities, and will minister release those analyses
Davis, P.,
832
Parsons, A.,
832
Issue in Conception Bay South
Reduction of services
Saving money through shift change
Urging government to increase the presence of law enforcement in the Conception Bay South area
Was analysis done before decision to reduce policing was made, and what impact will that have on public safety
Davis, P.,
831
Parsons, A.,
832
What is Premier's plan to ensure that policing resources stay strong in years to come
When will we have legislation setting up a full-fledged civilian police oversight commission
Provincial court judges
Can Premier confirm that government has agreed to a $32,000 pay increase for judges
Can Premier set the record straight on the status of the decision on the pay increase
Does the budget include an amount to cover the increased pay
Government to accept the recommendations of the 2015 Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Court Judges Salary and Benefits Tribunal set out in Schedule A and reject the recommendations set out in Schedule B, implemented effective April 1 2013
What is Premier's intention regarding the $32,000 recommended pay increase for judges
Will Premier decline the additional cost of increases for judges' salaries, and use the budgeted funding to prevent the closure of libraries
Will Premier use funds to offset the Liberal tax levy
Will Premier use funds to return over-the-counter coverage to seniors
R. v. Jordan decision
Are there any risks that cases might be thrown out or dismissed as a result of Jordan
Are there cases that minister believes are at risk as a result of the ruling
How many cases have been stayed or dismissed due to the Jordan case ruling so far
Other than the justice summit event that minister has talked about publicly, what actions have been taken to ensure no other cases are dismissed or thrown out
What steps have been taken to increase disclosure and reduce the delay in timelines
Will any charges or cases be dismissed in courts in Newfoundland and Labrador as a result of the decision
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
Enhanced response to domestic violence
Enhanced response to persons with mental health issues
High proportion of female officers
History of recruitment
Minister recognizes accomplishments of officers
Policing and mental health issues in Black Tickle
Role in highway safety
Upcoming retirements
Serious Incident Response Team
Sexual assault complaints
Supreme Court of Canada
Violent crime
What assessment has minister done to determine the additional costs on policing now that police officers will have to drive from Conception Bay North to court in St. John's on a daily basis to attend court
What programs and supports will be provided to people who will be challenged with transportation needs to St. John's, to avail of court services
Who did minister consult with before closing courts, and did he consult with the Canadian Bar Association
Why did minister not do due diligence regarding lease for courthouse
Why hasn't minister done due diligence to assess the real cost of the Harbour Grace courthouse over a long period of time
Why won't Premier listen to the people of Harbour Grace regarding their concern about the delivery of justice in their area
Will minister listen to members regarding the need for the courts
Women in Leadership Law Enforcement Program