Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Some have been very successful and others not so. I was concerned about the length of time a review would take, so I've asked the department to speed this process up. I think we already are aware of several of the shortcomings. We know that we can't force inmates to attend such camps. We know that only those who are not a threat to themselves and/or others are going to be eligible. I think we know that we really tried to make the model too much of a business model where we were looking for somebody to come forward, be very entrepreneurial, also have counselling skills, and be able to deliver programming, and I think we made it much too cumbersome and convoluted. I'd like to simplify it and work with the Members on the other side of the House to see if we can't come up with a model that would allow us to roll something out by April 1st. I will be approaching the Members, as a start, to sit down and talk to them about what I think and what they think would be the most viable option. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Brendan Bell on Question 126-15(4): On-the-land Correctional Camps
In the Legislative Assembly on October 17th, 2005. See this statement in context.
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Question 126-15(4): On-the-land Correctional Camps
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 16th, 2005
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