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Organization: The Correctional Investigator Canada
Req # A2023-00017
In November, 2013, the OCI published a report titled “A Case Study of Diversity in Corrections: The Black Inmate Experience in Federal Penitentiaries Final Report.” That report was based in part on interviews and focus groups conducted with Black prisoners. Last year’s annual report included an update to the Black experiences report based on additional interviews. I would like anonymized copies of the notes taken during these interviews.Organization: The Correctional Investigator Canada
November 2023
Req # A2023-00015
We request records, including all data, reviews, communications, investigative findings, research, or other documentation, as well as any correspondence with CSC regarding these findings, related to: • The 2020-2021 report’s finding that Black, Indigenous and Peoples of Colour are overrepresented in use of force incidents in federal prisons, regardless of risk level, security level, age, sentence length or gender; • The 2012-2013 report’s finding that Black individuals are disproportionately involved in use of force incidents, institutional charges, maximum security, and segregation; • The 2012-2013 report’s findings regarding prejudicial attitudes by CSC staff toward Black people; • The 2021-2022 report’s finding that Black people are overrepresented in the number of discretionary charges and underrepresented in categories of charges requiring less discretion; • The 2021-2022 report’s findings regarding Black people being targeted with institutional charges by staff.Organization: The Correctional Investigator Canada
November 2023
Req # A2022-00026
Correctional Service of Canada Commissioner Anne Kelly sent a letter to Correctional Investigator Dr. Ivan Zinger, dated February 24, 2020, in which she wrote:- "This acknowledges receipt of your letter dated December 18, 2019, in which you raised concerns about the Commissioner's Directive (CD) 022 - Media Relations." I would like to receive a copy of Dr. Zinger's December 18, 2019, letter to CSC Commissioner Anne Kelly's letter as above.Organization: The Correctional Investigator Canada
February 2023
Nothing to report this month
Organization: The Correctional Investigator Canada
Req # A2022-0004
All records/complaints received related to pregnant inmates in Canada from 2012 to present. This would include, all types of perinatal-related complaints, including nutrition complaints, bedding complaints, clothing complaints, programming (ex: lack of prenatal classes) complaints, medical complaints, etc. Clarification received May 26, 2022 Records from January 2012 to presentOrganization: The Correctional Investigator Canada
November 2022
Nothing to report this month
Organization: The Correctional Investigator Canada
Req # A2021-0007
All reports, audits, evaluations and reviews pertaining to the Regional Reception Centre between January 1, 2016 and the present (June 1, 2021) All documents, reports, notes, emails and Memoranda regarding Uses of Force at the Regional Reception Centre between December 1, 2019 and June 1, 2021 Clarification received June 8, 2021; 1. The RRC I'm referring to is the Special Handling Unit in Ste-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec. 2. I am looking for any reviews the OCI has done with respect to the Special Handling Unit as well as any visit debrief letters. 3. A list of use of forces that happened at the institution with a description of the incident.Organization: The Correctional Investigator Canada
February 2022
Req # A2021-0008
Looking to gain access to information related to prison chaplaincy, religious accommodation and minority faith inmates. Particularly interested in records from 2011 - 2021. Emails, reports, briefing notes and presentations. Clarification Received September 29, 2021 Looking to gain access to information related to prison chaplaincy, religious accommodation and minority faith inmates –specifically related to muslim inmates and the needs of incarcerated Muslims in Canada and the issues they face in correctional settings. Please provide briefing notes, debrief letters and any other official records including memos or reports. Please provide records from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020Organization: The Correctional Investigator Canada
February 2022
Req # A2021-00029
I am requesting from OCI copies of the OCI Reports on (Covid-19 impact on service and operations) (March 24, 2020) and All subsequent (Covid-19 Status Updates) from (March 24, 2020 to Date); March 24, 202; April 23, 2020; June 19, 2020; February 23, 2021 Respectively.Organization: The Correctional Investigator Canada
February 2022