70.3 Appointment of Senior Officer Responsible for Treatment of Women Offenders
Whereas:
The Report of the Canadian Committee on Corrections recommends appointing a senior officer within the Department of the Solicitor General to oversee the treatment of women offenders.
RESOLVED:
The National Council of Women of Canada requests the Government of Canada to:
- Immediately implement the recommendation from the Canadian Committee on Corrections, which states that “progress in the treatment of women offenders throughout Canada, and the development of appropriate services, would be advanced by appointing a senior officer within the Department of the Solicitor General.”
- Ensure that the selection of this senior officer includes consideration of appointing a suitably qualified woman.