Canada News Centre2026-03-13T17:16:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/seizures-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-collins-bay-institution1.html

On March 7, 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.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-13T17:16:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/death-of-an-inmate-from-saskatchewan-penitentiary.html

On March 11, 2026, Jason McKay, an inmate from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-12T10:27:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/change-of-command-ceremony-at-stony-mountain-institution-in-the-prairie-region.html

On March 11, 2026, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony at Stony Mountain Institution in the Prairie Region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Warden Janalee Bell-Boychuk to the incoming Warden Christopher Ritchie.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-11T16:22:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/recapture-of-inmate-from-willow-cree-healing-lodge.html

At 1:19 p.m., on March 9, 2026, inmate Albert Mckay was apprehended by the Portage la Prairie Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-10T11:39:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/death-of-an-inmate-from-edmonton-institution.html

On March 9, 2026, Allan Legere, an inmate from Edmonton Institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-09T23:46:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/lockdown-at-grand-valley-instituion.html

On March 8, 2026, a lockdown was put in place at Grand Valley institution, a multi-level security federal institution, to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff, and inmates.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-09T14:11:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/death-of-an-inmate-from-william-head-institution.html

On March 4, 2026, Christopher Michael Tyler, an inmate from William Head Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-06T16:35:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/seizures-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-collins-bay-institution0.html

Between February 26 and March 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.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-06T15:10:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/death-of-an-inmate-from-bath-institution.html

On March 4, 2026, Cecil Gillis, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-06T09:42:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/recapture-of-inmate-from-saskatchewan-penitentiary.html

At 7:10 p.m. on March 4, 2026, inmate Keiston Custer was apprehended by the Prince Albert Police Service.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-05T11:21:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/death-of-an-inmate-from-atlantic-institution.html

On March 2, 2026, Calvin Lewis, an inmate from Atlantic Institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-04T12:15:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/assault-of-an-inmate-at-matsqui-institution.html

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

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-04T11:16:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/death-of-an-inmate-from-donnacona-institution.html

On March 2, 2026, Tyreek Angus, an inmate from Donnacona Institution, died in hospital following injuries sustained during an altercation involving another inmate.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-03T14:03:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/seizures-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-collins-bay-institution.html

Between February 18 and 26, 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.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-02T09:26:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-grande-cache-institution.html

On February 20, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Grande Cache Institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-25T16:07:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/end-of-lockdown-and-search-at-mountain-institution.html

The lockdown put in place at Mountain Institution on February 17, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-25T09:35:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/escape-from-saskatchewan-penitentiary.html

On February 20, 2026, inmate Keiston Custer absconded from lawful custody when being transported by staff from Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-23T18:22:47-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/seizures-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-collins-bay-institution.html

Between February 16 and 18, 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.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-20T14:26:16-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/recapture-of-inmate-from-stan-daniels-healing-centre--section-81.html

At 10:05 a.m. on February 19, 2026, inmate Shelby Crane was apprehended by the Edmonton Police Service and the Alberta Sheriffs Fugitive Apprehension Sheriff Support Team (FASST).

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-19T17:18:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/death-of-an-inmate-from-the-federal-training-centre.html

On February 16, 2026, Taghe Savojipour, an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-18T16:15:03-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/lockdown-and-search-at-mountain-institution.html

On February 17, 2026, a lockdown was put in place at Mountain Institution, a medium-security federal institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-18T16:09:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/seizure-of-contraband-and-unautorized-items-at-drummond-institution.html

On February 11, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a medium security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-18T14:39:41-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/assault-of-an-inmate-at-atlantic-institution.html

On February 7, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Atlantic Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-18T14:38:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/assault-of-an-inmate-at-mountain-institution.html

On February 13, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Mountain Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-18T13:29:47-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/assault-of-an-inmate-at-warkworth-institution.html

On February 14, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Warkworth Institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-17T16:39:06-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/death-of-an-inmate-from-beaver-creek-institution.html

On February 17, 2026, Jason Hubler, an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-17T15:10:52-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/death-of-an-inmate-from-archambault-institution.html

On Febuary 15, 2026, Gilles Gilbert, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-17T11:47:25-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/death-of-an-inmate-from-bath-institution1.html

On February 14, 2026, Thomas Reid, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-16T16:00:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-joyceville-institution.html

On February 14, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-16T13:20:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-collins-bay-institution1.html

Between February 3 and 9, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-13T14:02:16-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/death-of-an-inmate-from-stony-mountain-institution.html

On February 10, 2026, Craig Flett, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-11T13:08:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-stony-mountain-institution.html

On February 8, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Stony Mountain Institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-10T10:13:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/death-of-an-inmate-from-bath-institution0.html

On February 7, 2026, David Thomas, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-09T16:08:29-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-collins-bay-institution0.html

Between January 31 and February 3, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-06T11:23:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/seizures-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-the-federal-training-centre.html

On January 30 and February 3, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Federal Training Centre, a multi-level security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-04T14:49:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/death-of-an-inmate-from-millhaven-institutions-regional-treatment-centre.html

On February 1, 2026, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, 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 victims.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-03T11:56:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-collins-bay-institution.html

On January 29, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-02T13:52:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/death-of-an-inmate-from-bath-institution.html

On January 31, 2026, Patrick Conway, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-02T13:36:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/01/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-collins-bay-institution.html

On January 24, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-01-30T14:49:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/01/end-of-lockdown-and-search-at-beaver-creek-institution.html

The lockdown put in place at Beaver Creek Institution on January 26, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has continued with its normal operations and visits have resumed.

Correctional Service Canada2026-01-30T13:52:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/01/death-of-an-inmate-from-springhill-institution.html

On January 23, 2026, Steven Wilson, an inmate from Springhill institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-01-26T14:46:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/01/lockdown-at-beaver-creek-institution.html

A lockdown was put in place in the medium security unit at Beaver Creek Institution, to enable staff to complete an exceptional search.

Correctional Service Canada2026-01-26T14:29:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/01/seizures-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-collins-bay-institution0.html

On January 20, 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.

Correctional Service Canada2026-01-22T15:12:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/01/seizures-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-collins-bay-institution.html

Between December 30, 2025, and January 16, 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.

Correctional Service Canada2026-01-20T14:40:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/01/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-stony-mountain-institution.html

On January 14, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Stony Mountain Institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-01-19T12:40:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/01/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-atlantic-institution.html

On January 11, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Atlantic Institution, a maximum security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-01-14T14:37:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/01/seizure-of-contraband-items-at-drumheller-institution0.html

On January 8, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband items were seized.

Correctional Service Canada2026-01-14T10:48:33-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/01/death-of-an-inmate-from-archambault-institution.html

On January 10, 2026, Claude Fournier, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

Correctional Service Canada2026-01-12T14:12:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/01/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-beaver-creek-institution.html

On January 6, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-01-12T14:04:31-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/01/assault-of-an-inmate-and-lockdown-at-springhill-institution.html

On January 4, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-01-10T16:56:52-05:00