The CSC says it is increasing security measures to 'prevent contraband from entering its institutions.'

The Correctional Service of Canada says it is suspending visits to federal prisons in Quebec to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19.

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Officials say a package found contained a "large quantity" of tobacco and "shatter," the most potent form of cannabis.

Community leaders in Saskatchewan are questioning a data gap that could show the connection between the child welfare and justice systems.

Anthony Doob, the criminologist who chaired the panel, said the Correctional Service of Canada did not provide it with usable information about the use of structured intervention units -- considered an alternative to solitary confinement.

The Correctional Service of Canada says Nikki Alfonso "died while unlawfully at large" Aug. 18.

"He's at a point where he's just so emotionally and mentally put down that he feels like he has no hope," says Chelsea Murphy.

Nicholas Dinardo filed a complaint Friday with the Canadian Human Rights Commission against the Correctional Service of Canada.

The inmate was evaluated by staff before being transported to a hospital offsite to receive medical treatment.