Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The honourable Member is correct. In the past, there was the possibility of a federal institution being established in the North to try to address some of our needs and try to reduce some of the federal inmates going to southern institutions. But as it stands now, those discussions were withdrawn by the federal Justice department. I don't know exactly when, but I know it's not on the table as it stands now, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.
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 22nd, 1996
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
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