Thank you, Mr. Chair.
This basically sets out an internal review scheme in some detail, requiring hearings at essentially every decision point relating to maintaining or not maintaining an inmate in SIU. To that effect, the bill already includes multiple oversight mechanisms, including independent internal decision-making throughout the placement. In my submission, it's not something that's required; it's already there.
In addition, the minister, when he appeared at the committee on November 27, expressed support for creating an independent external review mechanism for individuals in SIU who do not take part in programming.
Therefore there are protections, in my submission. I understand the aspiration of this set of hearings, but these changes are not required. It's overly onerous in light of the requirements that are already there.