I would like to thank the honourable Member for his concerns. With respect to the placements of whether they are in open or closed custody, that isn't for us to decide. The courts determine that. In the honourable Member's riding, he is referring to an open-custody facility. Although we recognize the value there, we can't continue to core fund these facilities. We are moving towards a per them payment that would recognize the amount of service that is delivered. We are also looking at opening up some of these facilities for adults as well, to try to increase some of the usage. If there are no young offenders in that type of a situation, the adults could be placed in there, provided we could arrange for that. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Kelvin Ng 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 21st, 1996
Page 552
Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
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