Federal Inmates

• COVID-19 outbreaks now reported at 7 federal prisons, more staff than inmates infected

  While the new outbreaks have led to dozens of inmates having become infected with COVID-19, the number of cases among prison staff has been much higher.

  Health

  Dec 31, 2021
  
• Coronavirus: Warkworth Institution among first prisons in Canada to receive COVID-19 vaccination

  There have been three cases of COVID-19 at Warkworth Institution since the pandemic was declared in March 2020.

  Health

  Jan 18, 2021
  
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• Coronavirus: Prisoner, human rights groups file lawsuit over federal inmates’ safety

  The suit alleges physical distancing measures in correctional institutions have been "grossly inadequate," putting the health and safety of prisoners at risk.

  Health

  May 12, 2020
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• Blow-drying behind bars: Federal inmates to learn ‘pet styling’

  A group of federal inmates in Edmonton will soon be learning the ins-and-outs of pet grooming as part of a new vocational program being offered by Corrections Canada.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2016