Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in my Member's statement today, I talked about the reduction initiative of the Department of Justice to close down the remand facility at the South Mackenzie Correctional Centre in Hay River. Mr. Speaker, there are so many things that could be said about this, but let me start off with the assertion that the elimination of 5.5 positions by attrition, for a savings of $418,000, taking away $18,000 for transportation costs...Let's talk about the projected savings of $400,000. I'd like to ask the Minister if that number takes into account what it's going to cost to take care of those same remand inmates in another location, like here in Yellowknife. Thank you.
Jane Groenewegen on Question 446-15(3): Closure Of South Mackenzie Correctional Centre Remand Unit
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 2005. See this statement in context.
Question 446-15(3): Closure Of South Mackenzie Correctional Centre Remand Unit
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 21st, 2005
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