End of lockdown and search at Joyceville Institution

July 17, 2025 – Joyceville, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada

The lockdown put in place at Joyceville Institution on July 11, 2025, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has continued with its normal operations and visits have resumed.

During the exceptional search, contraband and unauthorized items were found. The contraband and unauthorized items seized items included marijuana, tabacco, edged weapons, tattoo paraphernalia, as well as items for producing alcohol.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is strengthening measures to prevent the entry of contraband into its institutions in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to have contraband brought into correctional institutions.