Métis woman named deputy commissioner for Indigenous corrections
‘The new position will work to build and further partnerships with Indigenous peoples,’ says minister.
Prison
Justice minister says he will study application of Gladue factors as part of bail reform
Federal Justice Minister David Lametti is appearing to leave all options on the table as…
First transitional housing project for women opens in Whitehorse
A renovated building in Whitehorse is now serving as a six-bedroom halfway house for women…
Trauma is the root cause of Winnipeg’s problems says outreach worker
Drugs, gangs, prison – it was the life that Vinnie Lillie grew up in. Growing…
Bail hearing begins in Saskatchewan for sisters in prison for 30 years
Court heard testimony about support for the Quewezance sisters if they are released.
Recovering addict chronicles crime, prison and pain in new book
Vinnie Lillie overcomes trauma to leave drugs, gangs, prison behind
Judge denies Saskatchewan request for publication ban during Saulteaux sisters’ bail hearing
Publication ban ‘akin to closing the barn door after the horse escaped,’ says Justice Donald Layh.
Canada’s prison system has changed little for Indigenous Peoples: Report
OCI’s report is the third one in 2022 to take aim at Correctional Service of Canada.
Mother convicted of killing Phoenix Sinclair granted escorted outings from prison
Kematch previously had 20 escorted absences from prison for medical purposes without incident
