Mr. Speaker, I believe we have. Within our programming there’s been a review undertaken to have an overall look at the whole programming that we offer at corrections. There have been some changes reflected on that, Mr. Speaker. We’ve heard from inmates, from the people in the public to say these are particular programs that should be offered, whether it be the on-the-land program, that we’ve heard over and over. Definitely, this is an area that we continue to monitor, Mr. Speaker. If there are going to be changes required, then we’ll make those changes. But again, it is federal legislation, federal law that we have to follow and the decisions lie with the judge, the final decision, Mr. Speaker. It is at their discretion. Mahsi.
Jackson Lafferty on Question 419-16(5): Sentencing And Rehabilitation Of Violent Offenders
In the Legislative Assembly on February 9th, 2011. See this statement in context.
Question 419-16(5): Sentencing And Rehabilitation Of Violent Offenders
Oral Questions
February 8th, 2011
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