What percentage of federal offenders in Canada are Aboriginals?

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Aboriginal people are overrepresented in Canada's federal offender population, making up approximately 30% of the total, despite representing only about 5% of the Canadian adult population. However, the most accurate choice given here is 17%, which, while not exactly correct, is closer to the actual figures reported in various studies and reports on the subject. The actual percentage can vary year by year but has been significantly higher than their population proportion in Canada.

What Percentage of Federal Offenders in Canada Are Aboriginals