Mr. Speaker, I think the question is in regard to the way we are going to organize ourselves in the Department of Justice, and I do not think we are taking over the social workers. The earlier question was just suggesting that when the Minister of Justice looks at what would be suitable open custody, that we would be seeking the advice of people at the community level, one of whom would be the social workers, to help in the making of those designations. That would not mean that social workers are going to become part of the Department of Justice. If there is a position in a Department of Justice, it is going to be Director for Young Offenders, and that would mean someone who is going to ensure that the Department of Justice, in its obligations under being designated the lead agency, ensure that the Young Offenders Act is administered properly, that this Director will take care of that for the Department of Justice.
Stephen Kakfwi on Bill 31: An Act To Amend The Young Offenders Act
In the Legislative Assembly on September 29th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Bill 31: An Act To Amend The Young Offenders Act
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
September 29th, 1992
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