I can appreciate the Minister's comments that the federal government will not appreciate having to look at extra expenditures, but there may be situations where there is overcrowding in institutions. I understand that Bowden has 600 inmates and that's likely reaching maximum capacity there. I'm not sure at what other institutions we have inmates incarcerated across the country. The federal government also has to consider the cost of transportation. As I mentioned, in a lot of cases, it requires escorted transportation of inmates. I'm wondering if the Minister wouldn't entertain reopening discussions with the federal government to look at this possibility, if the feds are looking at expanding institutions or they're overcrowded. If they could put in a small addition to the Yellowknife Correctional Institute, the facilities are all there, then we could handle the inmates here.
Jake Ootes on Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97 Department Of Justice
In the Legislative Assembly on May 22nd, 1996. See this statement in context.
Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97 Department Of Justice
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
May 22nd, 1996
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