Amid tight timelines and delays, commissioners with the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls inquiry are recommending the creation of a national police task force that could review cold cases and reopen investigations. "We don't have a police force arm to work with us to help survivors and families get those answers." "I believe there are a number of qualified Indigenous officers that could give these cases the attention they need," she said. Robinson suggested families and survivors would have a say on who sits on the task force. National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) commissioner Michelle Audette expects the federal government to agree to an extension.

Source: CBC News November 01, 2017 15:38 UTC