Death of an inmate from Matsqui Institution

March 19, 2026 – Abbotsford, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada

On March 17, 2026, Charles Wheeliker, an inmate from Matsqui Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

At the time of death, the inmate was 59 years old and had been serving a life sentence, which commenced on December 17, 2013.

The inmate’s next of kin have been notified.

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances. CSC policy requires that the coroner be notified.