I am informed there are three clients who are transferring to the facility this week that will assist in the revenues of the operation in a limited way. The way the facility is funded from the Department of Justice is that we pay a per diem of $80 per day per client. The more clients that we can transfer to the facility, the more feasible it is. The facility does run an important program. The problem up to now has been that of the 50 or so offenders in the correctional system who are from the region and the surrounding area, of that limited number, who fits into the criteria of being low risk, or being interested in taking the program and have good potential of benefiting from the program. I would hope that shortly after Mr. Dillion's visit to Inuvik that we will be able to come up with some additional ways of helping the organization. We are doing what we can.
Goo Arlooktoo on Question 560-13(5): Possible Closure Of Turning Point Centre
In the Legislative Assembly on May 27th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 560-13(5): Possible Closure Of Turning Point Centre
Question 560-13(5): Possible Closure Of Turning Point Centre
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 26th, 1998
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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