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.
Published on 2026-05-12
On May 11, 2026, Catherine Lecht, an inmate from Edmonton Institution for Women, died while in our custody.
Published on 2026-05-12
On May 11, 2026, an inmate from Joyceville Institution’s Assessment unit, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes. The individual’s name has been anonymized in accordance with a court-ordered publication ban to protect the identity of victims.
Published on 2026-05-11
Between April 30 and May 6, 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 2026-05-07
Between May 2 and 4, 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 2026-05-07
On May 5, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, supported by information received from the public, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.
Published on 2026-05-07
On May 5, 2026, Darren Bonenfant, an inmate from Springhill Institution, died while in our custody.
Published on 2026-05-07
On May 5, 2026, Darian Daignault, an inmate from Millhaven Institution, died in hospital following injuries sustained during an altercation involving other inmates.
Published on 2026-05-06
The lockdown put in place at Fraser Valley Institution on April 20, 2026 ended on April 24, 2026, and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.
Published on 2026-05-05
On April 30 and May 1, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drumheller Institution.
