Breakdown by Province of Youth in Custody
A Statistics Canada report says 47 per cent of all incarcerated youth across Canada were Indigenous in 2016-17 despite making up only 8% of the population. Here is a breakdown by province of admissions to custody of Aboriginal youth during that time (in per cent):
| Province/Territory | % Male | % Female |
|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 6% | 0% |
| Prince Edward Island | 13% | 0% |
| New Brunswick | 11% | 15% |
| Ontario | 10% | 15% |
| Manitoba | 81% | 82% |
| Saskatchewan | 92% | 98% |
| British Columbia | 44% | 60% |
| Yukon | 74% | 100% |
| Northwest Territories | 94% | 60% |
| Nunavut | 100% | 100% |
| Total | 47% | 60% |