Federal Prisons
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Federal prisons ill-equipped for long-term mental health care: watchdogThe federal prison ombudsman says weak policies, insufficient training and a lack of specialized treatment are hindering the Correctional Service of Canada's efforts.CanadaNov 12, 2025
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Quebec court gives go-ahead to class action against new isolation system in federal prisonsA Quebec judge has authorized a class action lawsuit on behalf of federal prisoners in Quebec who were held in segregation units for more than 15 days after November 2019.CrimeAug 8, 2023
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Canada’s prison needle exchange program failing amid poor rollout: advocatesA report published this week by the HIV Legal Network says the program continues to exist in only nine prisons and is inaccessible to most people behind bars.CanadaDec 1, 2022
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COVID-19: Some federal prisons in Quebec ‘very close’ to staff shortages says guard’s unionCorrectional Service spokeswoman Marie Pier Lecuyer says 322 staff across Canada had tested positive for the coronavirus as of yesterday, up from 248 workers on Dec. 31.HealthJan 6, 2022
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COVID-19 outbreaks now reported at 7 federal prisons, more staff than inmates infectedWhile 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.HealthDec 31, 2021
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Visits suspended at federal prisons in Quebec to prevent potential COVID-19 spreadThe Correctional Service of Canada says it is suspending visits to federal prisons in Quebec to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19.HealthSep 27, 2020
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Panel on solitary confinement in prisons will receive needed data, Bill Blair saysAnthony 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.CanadaAug 27, 2020
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Coronavirus: Activists call for inmate releases after alleged use-of-force by officers"We are aware and we are investigating," prison ombudsman Ivan Zinger said in an email.CanadaApr 23, 2020
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Suicide watch: What we know about the Epstein case and how it works in CanadaThere are still many unanswered questions surrounding the death of alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, including why he was taken off suicide watch.WorldAug 13, 2019
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Federal prisons to install systems to prevent drone contraband deliveriesCanada's prison service has earmarked $6 million for electronic systems to prevent tiny drones from dropping illegal drugs, cellphones or other contraband into the yards of its institutions.WorldMay 8, 2019
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