Netsilik MLA Joseph Inagayuk Quqqiaq and his partner both have been charged with assault, Quqqiaq announced at the start of the legislatureSA国际影视传媒檚 fall sitting on Oct. 26.

SA国际影视传媒淢r. Speaker, this is a difficult day for my family and me. Mr. Speaker, earlier this month an incident occurred in my home community of Taloyoak,SA国际影视传媒� said Quqqiaq,

He added his and his partnerSA国际影视传媒檚 charges are now a matter of public record.

SA国际影视传媒淎s a legislator, I appreciate we do not fully interfere with the justice system and operations of the court. These charges will be dealt with appropriately through the judicial process,SA国际影视传媒� he said. SA国际影视传媒淎s the member for Netsilik, I feel itSA国际影视传媒檚 important to meet with all of my colleagues in-person to discuss the situation. Mr. Speaker, I respect all of my colleagues and I thank them for their candour.SA国际影视传媒�

Quqqiaq announced he will be returning to his constituency and then excused himself so as not to allow his personal situation to serve as a distraction.