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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Critics raise concerns about Alberta being lowest in Canada for per capita spending on inmatesThe numbers, published by Statistics Canada earlier this month, show Alberta spends $193 per day per inmate.PoliticsSep 27, 2024
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More transparency needed after high-profile prison transfers: ex-watchdogHoward Sapers, a former Correctional Investigator of Canada, says Canadians deserve to know more about the law and why corrections officials make their decisions.CanadaMay 19, 2024
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Black, Indigenous inmates face greater barriers to returning to society, audit findsAuditor general Karen Hogan found Black and Indigenous offenders experienced poorer outcomes than any other groups in the federal correctional system.CanadaMay 31, 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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‘Folks are dying’: Community rallies for depopulation of Ontario jails after COVID-19 outbreaks"Folks are protesting for basic human needs, for access to clean air, access to clean laundry, personal protective equipment," one prisoner advocate said.CanadaMar 20, 2021
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Class action alleges Canada prison workers endure systemic racismAbuse within the Correctional Service of Canada's own ranks have been largely hidden, the proposed class action lawsuit alleges.CanadaJan 28, 2021
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Prison justice advocacy group calls for protection against COVID-19 in N.S. jailsThe East Coast Prison Justice Society said the province needs to do a better job protecting the human rights of prisoners and reduce risks of COVID-19 in jails.CanadaJan 17, 2021
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Saskatchewan advocates hope progress doesn’t regress as COVID-19 vaccines roll-outSaskatchewan advocates say progress made on social issues during the COVID-19 pandemic shouldn't be forgotten once everyone is inoculated.CanadaDec 20, 2020
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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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