Published on 2026-06-15
On June 10 and 11, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Stony Mountain Institution.
Published on 2026-06-12
On June 11, 2026, an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary died while in our custody. The individual’s name has been anonymized to comply with a court-ordered publication ban to protect the identity of the victim(s).
Published on 2026-06-12
On June 4, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
Published on 2026-06-09
Between May 20 and June 5, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
Published on 2026-06-08
On May 30, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
Published on 2026-06-08
On May 29, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.
Published on 2026-06-05
On June 2 and 3, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Stony Mountain Institution.
Published on 2026-06-04
On June 3, 2026, Tarek Baydoun, an inmate from Donnacona Institution, died while in our custody following injuries sustained during an altercation involving other inmates.
Published on 2026-06-01
On May 29, 2026, Michael Clairoux, an inmate from Millhaven Institution, died while in our custody.
Published on 2026-05-29
On May 26, 2026, an inmate from Springhill Institution, died while in our custody.
Published on 2026-05-29
On May 27, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drumheller Institution.
Published on 2026-05-28
Today, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held an Affirmation of Command Ceremony to formally mark the transition in leadership to incoming Commissioner, Talal Dakalbab.
Published on 2026-05-27
The lockdown put in place at the medium-security unit at Mission Institution on May 19, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.
Published on 2026-05-27
On May 25, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.
Published on 2026-05-26
The lockdown put in place at the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary on May 18, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have been reinstated.
Published on 2026-05-22
On May 17, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Federal Training Centre, a multi-level security federal institution.
Published on 2026-05-21
On May 19, 2026, a lockdown was put in place in the medium-security unit at Mission Institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.
Published on 2026-05-21
On May 13, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
Published on 2026-05-21
The lockdown put in place at Springhill Institution on May 15, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. Visits have been reinstated.
Published on 2026-05-21
On May 16, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.
Published on 2026-05-20
On May 15, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
Published on 2026-05-20
On May 18, 2026, a lockdown was put in place in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.
Published on 2026-05-19
On May 15, 2026, a lockdown was put in place at Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution to facilitate a search of the institution and ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff, and inmates.
Published on 2026-05-15
Between May 8 and 11, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
Published on 2026-05-15
On May 13, 2026, Andrew Ian, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
