Provincial budget lacks supports for inmates, says critics
Editor’s note: This story was amended Friday afternoon to include build details from the Sask. government.
Correctional facilities in Saskatchewan will receive $76 million to support safety and programming improvements, according to Tuesday’s provincial budget details.
Those improvements include the construction of cultural lodges at correctional facilities in Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert, and the renovation of Saskatoon’s Urban Camp. Approximately $52 million of this funding will go towards building a new remand center at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre.
“These upgrades will significantly expand our ability to provide programming to inmates and maintain safe and secure facilities for inmates, staff, and the public,” Minister Christine Tell said in a statement.