Thank you, Mr. Chair. And that's what this reduction is reflective of, the fact that we no longer need all of that capacity in the system. The South Mackenzie Correctional Facility -- or correctional centre is actually at a lower capacity, but it is something unique that we do not want to get rid of at this point given that it is an initiative that is in line with our goal of addressing the effects of trauma. The South Mackenzie Correctional Centre is piloting a therapeutic model where inmates are actually residents, not inmates, and we attempt to help them gain the tools to stop them from coming back into the correctional centre. And so, essentially, it's the closest thing to a government-run wellness centre that I would say we have here in the territory, and we want to ensure that we give that facility the best chance at success. And so we are continuing with that. So we are making some changes to reduce our capacity given the reduced numbers, and that's reflected here. Thank you.
R.J. Simpson on Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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