Mr. Speaker, the facility in Hay River can house up to 16. River Ridge can take only 14. We designated the facilities in Hay River, Fort Smith and Iqaluit to have three classifications so they can take care of young offenders who are sentenced to secure custody. These facilities are also designated to handle remand and open custody, so it gives us the flexibility we need. We are of the opinion that the facilities can legally meet the definition of closed and open custody in each case. The new designations give us the flexibility we need to make the best use of these facilities. At the present time, the number of young offenders who are sentenced to secure custody number more than 14. So, that was the reason to make the plans to move all the young offenders who are sentenced to secure custody to Hay River.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 554-12(3): Designation Of River Ridge Facility As Secure Facility
In the Legislative Assembly on March 22nd, 1993. See this statement in context.
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Question 554-12(3): Designation Of River Ridge Facility As Secure Facility
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 21st, 1993
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