Which groups of people are overrepresented in Canada's prisons?
A) Chinese and Japanese
B) Koreans and Francophones
C) Aboriginal people and blacks
D) Sikhs and Scandinavians

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Aboriginal people and blacks are overrepresented in Canada's prisons. In fact, according to a report by the Office of the Correctional Investigator, Indigenous people make up 30% of the federal prison population, even though they only make up 4% of the Canadian population. Black people are also overrepresented in Canadian prisons, making up 7% of the federal prison population, despite only making up 3% of the Canadian population.

Which Groups of People Are Overrepresented in Canada's Prisons