January 6, 2022– Grande Cache, Alberta – Correctional Service Canada On January 5, 2022, Maxime Boucher, an inmate from Grande Cache Institution died while in our custody. At the time of his death, Mr. Boucher, had been serving, since April 19, 2021, a 9 years, 3 months and 3 days sentence for attempted murder, kidnapping,…

December 30, 2021 – Drumheller, Alberta – Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that 13 inmates and 41 employees at Drumheller Institution in Alberta have tested positive for COVID-19. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution. COVID-19 testing is being…

December 16, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on the Internet. Canadians across the country need access to reliable, high-speed Internet as many of us are working, learning, and staying in touch with friends and family from home. Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism, Associate Minister of…

December 16, 2021 – Grande Cache, Alberta – Correctional Service Canada On December 9, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the grounds of Grande Cache Institution. The package included shatter (cannabis concentrate), cell phones, SIM cards, and tobacco. The total estimated…

April 30, 2021 — Calgary, Alberta Budget 2021 is the Government of Canada’s plan to finish the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust economic recovery that is inclusive of all Canadians. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, met with some of Alberta’s foremost business leaders, investors, innovators and policy‑makers to discuss…