On June 6, 2022, an inmate was assaulted at Kent Institution, a maximum security federal institution. Staff responded quickly to resolve the incident. The injured inmate was evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment.
From June 3 to 5, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, along with assistance from members of the community and local police, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a federal multi-level security institution.
On June 8, 2022, at about 10:45 am, Willow Cree Healing Lodge, a minimum-security federal institution, was notified that Edward Parisian escaped during an escorted temporary absence in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that 28 inmates at Matsqui Institution, in British Columbia, have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution
On May 28, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Bath Institution, a medium security federal institution.
On May 28, 2022, a staff member was assaulted at Port-Cartier Institution, a maximum security federal institution. The injured staff member was evaluated and treated at an outside hospital.
Anne Kelly, the Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), issued the following statement on an Auditor General of Canada report tabled in Parliament today:
On May 25, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Bath Institution, a medium security federal institution.