Mr. Speaker, band members at Woodstock First Nations have made allegations against their chief, Mr. Len Tomah, who has been chief for about 10 years. The RCMP is investigating. The file is not closed to date. Obviously it has not obtained sufficient evidence to lay any charges.
I hesitate to discuss an ongoing case in the House because we have a system of justice, fairness and due process based on facts, not on allegations. Within that regard I want to assure the member of two things. First, there will be full and complete co-operation by ministry officials with the RCMP and, second, there will be no interference with the RCMP investigation.