In 2006,Aboriginal people made up about 4 percent of the total population in Canada,but accounted for what percentage of admissions to provincial prisons and federal prisons,respectively?
A)4 percent provincially and 10 percent federally
B)8 percent provincially and 15 percent federally
C)20 percent provincially and 15 percent federally
D)24 percent provincially and 18 percent federally

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According to the 2006 Census, Aboriginal people accounted for approximately 4 percent of the total population in Canada. However, in the same year, they represented 24 percent of admissions to provincial prisons and 18 percent of admissions to federal prisons. Therefore, the best answer is D, which states that Aboriginal people accounted for 24 percent of admissions to provincial prisons and 18 percent of admissions to federal prisons.

In 2006,Aboriginal People Made Up About 4 Percent of the Total