Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yesterday, the
Honourable Goo Arlooktoo tabled the Evans Report. Mr. Speaker, the report as Minister Arlooktoo stated, does not show a rosy picture of crime and corrections in the Northwest Territories, but by taking the report at face value and implementing changes like setting up a stand-alone probation service, Mr. Speaker, that proactive move in itself would be most welcomed, especially by those who are working in the field. On page 31 of the report, the author has outlined a strategic approach to offender healing and treatment. The implementation of that proposed amendment in the report is also most welcomed. Mr. Speaker, it also mentions in the report yesterday and tabled in the Minister's statement about the over crowding in both the YCC and the BCC and explained it is not an exception, but is actually the norm. The upgrade to the YCC will be done sometime over the next year and as well welcomed. Mr. Speaker, I should also mention that Mr. Ng who commissioned the report and Mr. Arlooktoo who is going to implement the recommendations are to be congratulated for their proactive work in this very important end. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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