Mr. Speaker, the number of cases is increasing.
It is not an option to respond to this crisis by doing nothing, other than attacking those who are concerned about aboriginal women. Overpopulation and limited access to basic programs in our prisons only makes the problem worse.
In prison, aboriginal women are self-injuring, are being pepper sprayed and put into solitary confinement, when what they need is mental health treatment.
The correctional investigator made some strong recommendations. Will they act on those recommendations?