Lena Metlege Diab: “It has been tested and is ready for the increase.”

We are taking this seriously and we will review it and take the time that we need, ensuring that we will be clear with Canadians.

We really need to keep up with the cost of the government providing services to Canadians. And so that’s why … there was an increase, and we don’t anticipate an increase now because of the announcement that I am making today.

She should understand how hard it is to see your child suffering in a detention centre.

We will continue to monitor how this goes on … as we continue to improve, perhaps adding children, perhaps adding populations outside Canada.