Mr. Speaker, I recognize the government's intention of trying to make sure they fully utilize a facility. The concern I have is the government is now intending to utilize a facility for the wrong program. I fully support the government's intention of trying to maximize the use of facilities, providing it is for the proper program delivery. The Minister has indicated that this particular facility will now be switched over from a maximum secure institution, to an open custody type of institution. Recognizing the bed space available, and keeping in mind, Mr. Speaker, that the trend for corrections fluctuates, I can say that correctional centres are probably over loaded in the winter, and under utilized towards the spring. That has always been the trend in my experience. I would like to ask the Minister whether any needs assessment studies, program reviews or strategic plans were done to examine whether this change was needed? Thank you.
Jeannie Marie-Jewell on Question 520-12(3): Plans To Make The River Ridge Facility Open Custody
In the Legislative Assembly on March 18th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 520-12(3): Plans To Make The River Ridge Facility Open Custody
Question 520-12(3): Plans To Make The River Ridge Facility Open Custody
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 17th, 1993
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
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