Death of an inmate from Collins Bay Institution
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On November 13, 2020, Qin Long Xue, an inmate from Collins Bay institution died while in our custody.
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Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution – Regional Treatment Centre
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On November 13, 2020, Ernest Desroches, an inmate from Millhaven Institution Regional Treatment Centre died while in our custody of apparent natural causes following an illness.
Death of an inmate from Pacific Institution
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On November 9, 2020, Douglas Allan Strain, an inmate from Pacific Institution died while in our custody of apparent natural causes following an illness.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution
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During the last 3 weeks, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of Collins Bay institution, a multi-level security facility.
Information about COVID-19 at Stony Mountain Institution
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Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that there is currently one inmate who has tested positive for COVID-19 at Stony Mountain Institution (SMI) in Manitoba. The institution’s routine has been modified for health purposes, and contact tracing is being thoroughly conducted.
Information about COVID-19 at Drummond Institution
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Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that there are currently two inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19 at Drummond Institution in Quebec. Contact tracing is underway and testing for COVID-19 is being offered to all staff and all inmates at the institution.
Information about COVID-19 at Edmonton Institution for Women
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Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that there are currently two inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Edmonton Institution for Women (EIFW) in Alberta.
Death of an inmate from Warkworth Institution
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On November 5, 2020, D.M., an inmate from Warkworth Institution died while in our custody of apparent natural causes. The individual’s name has been anonymized to comply with a court-ordered publication ban to protect the identity of the victim.
Lockdown and search at Matsqui Institution
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On November 5, 2020, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, four packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included crystal methamphetamine, THC butter, and cell phones. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $157,300.
Seizure of contraband at Grand Valley Institution
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On November 1, 2020, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband were seized on the perimeter of Grand Valley Institution, a multi-level security facility.