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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Federal Training Centre 

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.

Lockdown and search at Mission Institution – medium-security unit

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.

Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution

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.

End of lockdown and search at Springhill 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.

Assault of an inmate at Kent Institution

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.

Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville 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.

Lockdown and search at Dorchester Penitentiary – Medium security unit

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.

Lockdown and search at Springhill Institution

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.

Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution 

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.

Death of an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre

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.

Death of an inmate from Edmonton Institution for Women

Published on 2026-05-12

On May 11, 2026, Catherine Lecht, an inmate from Edmonton Institution for Women, died while in our custody.

Death of an inmate from Joyceville Institution’s Assessment Unit

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.

Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution 

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.

Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville 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.

Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary 

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.

Death of an inmate from Springhill Institution

Published on 2026-05-07

On May 5, 2026, Darren Bonenfant, an inmate from Springhill Institution, died while in our custody.

Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution

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.

End of lockdown and search at Fraser Valley Institution

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.

Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drumheller Institution

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.

Death of an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution

Published on 2026-05-01

On April 30, 2026, Russell Thomas, an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution 

Published on 2026-05-01

From April 22 - 29, 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.

Assault of an inmate at Mountain Institution

Published on 2026-04-30

On April 27, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Mountain Institution, a medium security federal institution. The injured inmate was evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment and has since returned to the institution.

Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Donnacona Institution

Published on 2026-04-29

On April 22, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Donnacona Institution, a maximum security federal institution.

Death of an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre

Published on 2026-04-28

On April 28, 2026, Wilfred Maheux, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

Assault of an inmate at Matsqui Institution

Published on 2026-04-28

On April 26, 2026, an inmate was victim of an assault at Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

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