Mr. Chairman, this supp request is a result of a deficiency that has been growing over the last couple of years and it has a lot to do with guard to inmate ratios. As the inmate numbers climb, they require extra guards. When a guard is sick and they have to call someone else in, then their overtime rates go up. When they have to cover for other special reasons, then they have to call people back in and they need more casuals, et cetera. It is a problem. We have recognized that it has been a problem for the last couple of years. We are moving this fiscal year to address that problem and we'll be looking at a better plan, hopefully by June 30, on how to address it further next year. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
John Pollard on Bill 13: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1993-94
In the Legislative Assembly on March 2nd, 1994. See this statement in context.
Bill 13: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1993-94
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 2nd, 1994
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John Pollard Hay River
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