Yes, Mr. Chairman, on that issue, inmates in camps receive incentive pay through the department, which is separate and apart from the per diem rates that the camp operators are paid. The incentive pay is set at $5 a day, the same as in the facility and this allows them to buy personal products out in the camps. We have recently heard, following our meeting with standing committee, that one of the camp operators pays a nominal fee, approximately $2.50 a day more for those inmates who are working in kitchens preparing meals. We believe the rationalization for this is, presently in the two camps, they take part in activities. One is a fishing camp and in the other camp, sometimes they are able to harvest furs. There are decisions on where some of the money from the harvesting of the fur may go back to the inmate, whether it's to support the family or pay restitution or whatever, but there is still an opportunity to earn a small income aside from the incentive pay. Those people working in the kitchens don't have that opportunity, so it's a very nominal rate of $2.50 a day more. It's not our policy that inmates receive a salary of any kind in the camps for doing the chores.
Ms. Kemeys-Jones on Standing Committee On Social Programs Committee Comments
In the Legislative Assembly on February 28th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Standing Committee On Social Programs Committee Comments
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 27th, 2003
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