Mr. Speaker, the Correctional Investigator of Canada is sounding the alarm. Over the past six years, the number of aboriginal inmates has increased from 14% to 23% of the prison population. Aboriginal Canadians are seven times more likely to be incarcerated than non-aboriginals. The rate of recidivism is also much higher among aboriginal inmates.
The investigator confirmed that there has not been any significant progress made in finding alternative reintegration approaches. This has been a complete failure.
Why is the Prime Minister not taking this first nations crisis more seriously?