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The Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) Department of Justice wants to hear from NWT residents in relation to the development of missing persons legislation.
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the need for legislation related to missing persons in Canada. The Government of the Northwest Territories is committed to responding to the Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry and intends to develop legislation to further support missing person investigations.
When police begin a missing person investigation, they often have no reason to suspect that a crime has been committed and cannot obtain a production order under the Criminal Code, or otherwise compel parties to release personal information about the missing person. Missing persons legislation can help address some of the aspects that may make it difficult to investigate a missing person case.
This engagement and the survey provide an opportunity for all residents of the NWT to share feedback to assist the GNWT Department of Justice in developing missing persons legislation.
Please note that the content of this engagement is sensitive in nature and may trigger an emotional response for some individuals.
If you are feeling distressed or in crisis at any time, the free and confidential NWT Help Line is available 24/7 for any resident of the NWT at: 1-800-661-0844. There is also a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls at: 1-844-413-6649.
Have Your Say
There are several ways to participate, including:
1. Consult the background information outlining the purpose of the legislation 2. Take the survey online 3. Download and print the fillable survey and send it back by email or mail 4. Submit your written feedback by email at haveyoursaydoj@gov.nt.ca 5. Write to us at:
Policy and Planning Department of Justice Government of the Northwest Territories P.O. Box 1320 Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Next Steps
Your feedback is important to us and will help inform the development of a legislative proposal for missing persons legislation.
The Department of Justice has committed to put forward legislation on missing persons during the 19th Legislative Assembly.
The engagement results will be shared with the public in a What We Heard Report in the fall of 2022.
Privacy Notice
Personal information may be collected during this engagement in accordance with Section 40(c)(i) of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the “ATIPP Act”). This information is being used in order for residents of the Northwest Territories to provide their feedback in relation to the development of missing persons legislation. The privacy provisions of the ATIPP Act protect any personal information that is collected. If you have questions about the collection of this information, please contact the GNWT Access and Privacy Office by phone at 867-767-9256 ext. 82477, by email at APO@gov.nt.ca, or by mail at P.O. Box 1320, Yellowknife NT, X1A 2L9.
The Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) Department of Justice wants to hear from NWT residents in relation to the development of missing persons legislation.
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the need for legislation related to missing persons in Canada. The Government of the Northwest Territories is committed to responding to the Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry and intends to develop legislation to further support missing person investigations.
When police begin a missing person investigation, they often have no reason to suspect that a crime has been committed and cannot obtain a production order under the Criminal Code, or otherwise compel parties to release personal information about the missing person. Missing persons legislation can help address some of the aspects that may make it difficult to investigate a missing person case.
This engagement and the survey provide an opportunity for all residents of the NWT to share feedback to assist the GNWT Department of Justice in developing missing persons legislation.
Please note that the content of this engagement is sensitive in nature and may trigger an emotional response for some individuals.
If you are feeling distressed or in crisis at any time, the free and confidential NWT Help Line is available 24/7 for any resident of the NWT at: 1-800-661-0844. There is also a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls at: 1-844-413-6649.
Have Your Say
There are several ways to participate, including:
1. Consult the background information outlining the purpose of the legislation 2. Take the survey online 3. Download and print the fillable survey and send it back by email or mail 4. Submit your written feedback by email at haveyoursaydoj@gov.nt.ca 5. Write to us at:
Policy and Planning Department of Justice Government of the Northwest Territories P.O. Box 1320 Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Next Steps
Your feedback is important to us and will help inform the development of a legislative proposal for missing persons legislation.
The Department of Justice has committed to put forward legislation on missing persons during the 19th Legislative Assembly.
The engagement results will be shared with the public in a What We Heard Report in the fall of 2022.
Privacy Notice
Personal information may be collected during this engagement in accordance with Section 40(c)(i) of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the “ATIPP Act”). This information is being used in order for residents of the Northwest Territories to provide their feedback in relation to the development of missing persons legislation. The privacy provisions of the ATIPP Act protect any personal information that is collected. If you have questions about the collection of this information, please contact the GNWT Access and Privacy Office by phone at 867-767-9256 ext. 82477, by email at APO@gov.nt.ca, or by mail at P.O. Box 1320, Yellowknife NT, X1A 2L9.
