Mr. Speaker, the short answer to it is that the courts when passing sentence give certain instructions. In this case the court, or the judge as far as I know has not issued specific instructions with regard to some of the suggestions made by the lawyers during the proceedings. As I have indicated earlier, once the person is sentenced they become the responsibility, and in this case, of Corrections Canada. By legislation and in keeping with their philosophy, both Corrections Canada and the territorial government's correctional system worked together to decide where the best location for this particular inmate would be. With the advice and full support of Corrections Canada it was decided to use the exchange agreement to have the particular inmate placed in the facility in Fort Smith.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 479-12(3): Explanation Of Treatment Of Inmate In Fort Smith
In the Legislative Assembly on March 12th, 1993. See this statement in context.
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Question 479-12(3): Explanation Of Treatment Of Inmate In Fort Smith
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 11th, 1993
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