Morris fled another minimum-security institution in 2008, but returned "because of the harsh conditions and because he knew what he was doing was wrong."

Howard Sapers released a report Tuesday painting a picture of a system in need of an overhaul to emphasize human rights, and that lacks the proper tools to address Indigenous overrepresentation and full oversight when inmates die in custody.

A 50-year-old inmate in the minimum security unit at Bowden Institution escaped from the prison Thursday.