Liberal candidate says locking up criminals “incredibly costly”
A Liberal candidate has sparked controversy after suggesting that imprisoning criminals is a “huge burden on the taxpayer,” proposing house arrest as a more cost-effective alternative.
A Liberal candidate has sparked controversy after suggesting that imprisoning criminals is a “huge burden on the taxpayer,” proposing house arrest as a more cost-effective alternative.
During a debate in Cornwall last week, Liberal candidate running for Stormont—Dundas—Glengarry, Sarah Good, said the prison system was “incredibly costly” while debating Canada’s rising crime rate.