Deaths in custody

CSC takes the death of an inmate very seriously. Death in custody is a complex and difficult issue and we need to always work to enhance prevention and intervention strategies.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 20:51 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 20:51 (UTC)
contact_email opengovernmentgen-nhq@csc-scc.gc.ca
criticality_level ["general_public"]
geographic_scope ["0"]
open_canada_collection publication
open_canada_date_published 2017-12-20 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"fr": ["Décès", "en établissement", "délinquant"], "en": ["Death", "in custody", "offender"]}
open_canada_subject ["law"]
sensitivity_level unrestricted
title_fr Décès en établissement
update_frequency as_needed