Committee members had difficulty in accepting the "proposed" name for the new correctional facility in Yellowknife. Committee members thought that it was inappropriate to include a local geographic distinction in naming an institution that is territorial in nature.
The committee was pleased to hear from the Minister and his officials that the name "North Slave Correctional Centre" was only being used to identify the project. The standing committee looks forward to the recommendations of the departmental committee that is expected to report on prospective names for the new correctional facility in July 2000.