Several years ago, the subject cropped up as to the possibility of repatriating those inmates to the North, and there were a number of reasons for that; one being that the Northern inmates are then put in with what is felt to be a lot of hardened criminals. Additionally, there is an argument to be made for the fact that if inmates are incarcerated here in the North, they are closer to their families and their homes. The effort to repatriate those inmates and to have an institution built here in the North was not pursued and wasn't followed up on. I am wondering if the Minister could tell us if that may be a possibility and if his department would look at that possibility?
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
Page 559
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