Death of an inmate from Archambault Institution
News release
April 11, 2025 – Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec – Correctional Service Canada
On April 9, 2025, Guy Tousignant, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
At the time of death, the inmate was 69 years old and had been serving an indeterminate sentence, which commenced on August 2, 1983.
The person’s next of kin have been notified.
As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, Correctional Service Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances.
CSC policy requires that the police and the coroner be notified.
Associated links
CSC Website
Commissioner’s Directive: Death of an Inmate
Deaths in custody
Archambault Institution – Canada.ca
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Contacts
Lyne Champagne
Assistant Warden, Management Services
Archambault Institution
450-478-5960
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