Thank you, Mr. Chair. Yes. Well, we do want to reduce these costs. One of the ways is by effective use and scheduling of relief corrections officers. We do realize that this is an issue. One of the things that may alleviate the problem is that a Corrections Northern Recruitment Training Program is currently under way in Yellowknife for completion in March 2019. This will provide trained individuals who can apply for employment in the corrections service. I would anticipate or hope, maybe more hope than anticipation, that this would reduce the overtime costs. As I say, in looking at the numbers over the last four or five years, there certainly was a bump in 2017-2018, but we seem to be back now with, at least until January 31st, a lower number. Again, there are people in the system who are being trained. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Louis Sebert on Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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