Mr. Speaker, the imminent closure of the Shepody Healing Centre in Dorchester could lead to an increase in deaths of psychiatric patients.
Closing this facility will also give rise to relocation costs for families and the loss of dozens of jobs.
How can the minister even justify closing Shepody when the institution is overflowing?
Why would we believe that it is a good idea to reduce the number of beds when Correctional Service Canada is already having problems dealing with inmates' mental health?