- Two corrections officers and an inmate died during a transfer from an Edmonton prison.
- Correctional Service Canada announced the deaths Thursday in a social media post, calling it a “tragic accident.”
- Condolences came from agencies as far east as Newfoundland and Labrador and from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who said he was “saddened” and that the officers are owed “a debt of gratitude.”
Two corrections officers and an inmate died during a transfer from the Edmonton Institution for Women, a facility that houses minimum- and medium-security inmates.1
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) confirmed the deaths on social media, labeling the incident a 'tragic accident.'2
The exact circumstances surrounding the deaths remain unclear, as officials did not disclose how or when the incident occurred.
Condolences have poured in from across the country, including from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who expressed his sadness over the loss and emphasized that the officers and their colleagues deserve 'a debt of gratitude' for their service in keeping Canadians safe.34
The Edmonton Institution for Women is located in the city's west end and is designed to accommodate various security levels, highlighting the complexities involved in managing inmate transfers.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety protocols in place during such transfers, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading to this tragic event.
“Correctional Service Canada did not disclose how the three were killed or when it happened. Condolences poured in from agencies as far east as Newfoundland and Labrador, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said the officers are owed 'a debt of gratitude.'”
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