Distributed by the Government of Canada Depository Services Program (Weekly checklist 2013-35) "October 22, 2012."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 37-44).

Executive summary -- Scope of investigation -- Methodology -- Parliament's intent for Sections 81 and 84 -- Context and background -- Use of Section 81 agreements, analysis -- Why has progress stopped? -- Barriers in developing and maintaining Section 81 agreements -- Barriers in the Aboriginal community -- CSC operated healing lodges -- Use of Section 84 releases, analysis -- CSC's continuum of care model for Aboriginal corrections -- Implementation of Gladue principles in federal corrections -- Conclusion -- Recommendations -- Appendix A. Consultations and interviews -- Appendix B. Bibliography -- Endnotes.

The Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA) makes specific reference to the unique needs and circumstances of Aboriginal Canadians in federal corrections. The Act provides for special provisions (Sections 81 and 84), which are intended to ameliorate over-representation of Aboriginal people in federal penitentiaries and address long-standing differential outcomes for Aboriginal offenders.