Thank you all for being here.
Thank you for your advocacy on this issue, Senator Pate, for many years.
The first question really has nothing to do with the bill, but it does in a way.
Would you acknowledge that there have been more investments after 10 years of horrendous cuts to corrections, and that there's been a change in attitude and investments? I'm not saying we have it right yet, but have you seen a difference in the department and in the minister in their attitude towards corrections and investments?
I'll put that question to both of you.