Louis Sebert

I understand this is the responsibility of ENR. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I think, Mr. Chair, that we found that that may have been a source of problems with the delivery of the program in the past. Often, with smaller organizations, that portion of what is needed to be done, it is difficult for a smaller organization to deliver those, that aspect of the program. Therefore, by bringing it inhouse, as I said previously, it allows the bidder on the request for proposals do what is most important, deliver the program, itself. Thank you.

Yes, we did not disburse any funds under this category last year. Thank you.

Yes, of course, we are always looking at ways to make the system more efficient. One of the advantages of using the contractors from Edmonton, it is as-and-when-needed. They have a large pool of people, I think, who work for them so that they can provide court reporters on a timely basis when required. Thank you.

I don't think, Mr. Chair, I really have anything to add. I think we are making efficient use of the resources we did receive, but we are several years in. I know in other portions of devolution and things will be looked at after five years. It may be wise to see if we have properly transitioned from what we had before to what we have now. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Perhaps this question might be best answered by Mr. Hagen.

Sure, they are in the process of development. Policing priorities tend not to change radically from year to year. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Yes, although we, in the past, did have remand prisoners at South Mackenzie, it is a low-risk institution, and therefore no longer thought adequate to house remands. Thank you.

Yes, I would be prepared to do that. Thank you.

The Member opposite has referenced the 10 per cent on which the land rentals or leases are based; that's a long-standing procedure, and I would submit that it is reasonable.