Thank you, Chair.
Thank you, Minister, for being here.
You indicated in your opening remarks that this legislation will in no way impact the safety of the staff in the prisons.
The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers has expressed concern with this legislation, particularly with eliminating disciplinary segregation.
Allow me to quote their president, Mr. Godin, who said that the correctional officers need tools to ensure “that inmates displaying dangerous and violent behaviour have some consequences for their actions.” He says that since Correctional Services Canada has limited its use of segregation with new policies, there has been an increase in the number of assaults on inmates and staff.
With that reality, what in this bill will make sure that correctional officers will be safe at work?