Mr. Chair, I appreciate the level of attention that the amendment places on the needs of the inmate with respect to the number of days. My point would be similar to the one I made under PV-13, which is that internally there is already a set of oversight mechanisms in place—independent internal oversight—and externally, Minister Goodale made a statement on November 27 expressing support for creating external oversight. Ultimately, this level of attention is the right level, but the protections are already in place for the inmates through the two systems I've described.
(Amendment negatived [See Minutes of Proceedings])