Mr. Speaker, it is my view that, aside from our own particular impressions being some distance from the people who are charged with dealing with these issues, there is a fair and objective way in which federal inmates are dealt with in the process. We have, at times, been keeping people in our institutions who have committed crimes that have resulted in serious harm to people, such as sexual assaults, bodily assaults and people who have committed these offenses sometimes more than once. I think we have to keep that in perspective. I believe we are not doing the public any service by continuing to debate a particular individual sentence. The courts dealt with the individual in question. Corrections Canada, in cooperation with us, has taken on their responsibility under legislation and are dealing with it. I recognize the Member's interest in asking questions about it, but I am not comfortable with continuing this in the Legislature. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 261-12(3): Exchange Of Service Agreement With Province Of Ontario
In the Legislative Assembly on February 18th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 261-12(3): Exchange Of Service Agreement With Province Of Ontario
Question 261-12(3): Exchange Of Service Agreement With Province Of Ontario
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