Death of an inmate at the Regional Reception Centre

April 10, 2017 – Laval, Quebec – Correctional Service Canada

On April 8, 2017 Paul Thomassin, an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre, in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, died while in our custody.

At the time of his death, Mr. Thomassin, 76 years old, had been serving a sentence of 3 years, 1 month and 26 days for Sexual Exploitation since December 22, 2016.

The inmate’s next of kin have been notified of his death.

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the police and the coroner have been notified, and Correctional Service Canada will review the circumstances of the incident.

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