Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I listen with intent when the Honourable Goo Arlooktoo made a statement regarding camp for adult offenders. I agree with the Minister when he talks about the need to strike a balance between ensuring public safety and maximizing opportunities for offenders to return to being productive members of society. I also agree when he talks about the meaning of the wonderful thing that the camp will do for the community. However, Mr. Speaker, one area that I have not heard the honourable Minister talk about is a program for the Natilikmiot region. The honourable Minister talks about and I quote, "over the past year, community members have established eight camps for adult male offenders across the NWT, in cooperation with Correctional Services. Camps are located near Rae Lakes, Pellet Lake, near Lupin Mine, Hay River, Fort Smith, Pond Inlet, Aklavik, Fort McPherson and most recently, Fort Providence." He also talks about programs for Arviat and Pangnirtung. My question is, Mr. Speaker, what about the Natilikmiot region? Do we have the lowest incarceration rate in the NWT or is Natilikmiot a low priority? Where does the Natilikmiot region come in? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
John Ningark on Member's Statement 255-13(5): Kitikmeot-based Adult Offenders Camps
In the Legislative Assembly on February 16th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Member's Statement 255-13(5): Kitikmeot-based Adult Offenders Camps
Item 3: Members' Statements
February 15th, 1998
Page 804
John Ningark Natilikmiot
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