Mr. Speaker, those fluffy questions just warm my heart.
Scowlitz Band Chief John Pennier, three times convicted of sexual assault, is back as chief four months after being released from jail. Now he is scheduled to be back in court in May on three more assault charges. Women who have testified against him are threatened, intimidated and denied band funds.
The band members have petitioned Indian affairs to remove the convicted sex offender. They fear for themselves, their families and their children. So far as we know the minister has done nothing. What has she done? When will she act?