Serge Ménard at the Public Safety and National Security Committee

On October 29th, 2009. See this statement in context.

October 29th, 2009 / 11:45 a.m.

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Serge Ménard Bloc Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, QC

Do I err in thinking that the kinds of resources you are talking about are almost non-existent in Canadian correctional institutions?

For instance, what do you think of the fact that the Commissioner of Corrections was asked about the annual cost for keeping an inmate in a Canadian prison? The cost is $101,000 of which only 2% is devoted to programs while the balance is for accommodation and security.

Do you believe that the Canadian correctional system has, at this time, the necessary resources to treat mental illnesses?

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