Harper government expected to re-appoint prison ombudsman to shorter term – APTN

The guy who criticizes the federal government on its prisons, particularly the treatment of Aboriginal offenders, says he expects to be re-appointed as the Correctional Investigator but for a shorter term.

As of Tuesday afternoon, Howard Sapers was still waiting for confirmation from the Harper government.

Sapers’ five-year term runs out at day’s end.

“I’m waiting to hear,” said Sapers. “I know a ministerial recommendation has been made and I know that recommendation is being considered.”

Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney has made the recommendation said Sapers, adding it requires some paperwork to be completed before it can be made final.

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