Mr. Speaker, focusing light is not enough. It is very clear that we need action. The investigative report concludes that the government's actions are wholly inadequate.
The violations in Ashley's case include keeping her alone and in segregation for all of her time in federal custody, against their own rules; failing to provide her with a proper mental health assessment and treatment; and the improper use of force.
The report has been on the minister's desk for eight months and he has failed to go far enough and fast enough to prevent deaths in custody.
How many more teenagers who need mental health care instead of hard time in jail will have to suffer, or even die, before the minister acts?