Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Justice, who has now assumed responsibility for the territorial correctional system. The Minister will know that many northerners are concerned about the almost total lack of correctional after care services in our communities.
When these offenders face considerable pressure as they attempt to adjust to their return to community living, they often have trouble finding new social networks, and many employers are unable to hire them. Yet, in most of our isolated communities, the correctional system provides almost no support during this period. I know, because I have been in this kind of a situation.
Can the Minister of Justice indicate what he is going to do to ensure that adequate resources are made available to support offenders upon release from incarceration?