Sask., Alberta lowest in Canada for per capita spending on inmates: StatsCan

New data shows Saskatchewan and Alberta spend the least money per correctional inmate in Canada — approximately two-thirds or less than almost every other province and territory.

The numbers, published by Statistics Canada earlier this month, show Saskatchewan spends $199 per day per inmate. Only Alberta, at $193 per day, spends less per inmate.

Almost every other province and territory puts in more than $300 per day per inmate, according to Statistics Canada.