Ex-Investigator Calls for Systemic Overhaul in Canadian Jails After Repeated Deaths Highlight Chronic Issues
Windsor, Ontario — Howard Sapers, a former federal correctional investigator, is calling for significant reforms to address persistent problems that contribute to fatalities in Canadian correctional institutions. His remarks came after a coroner’s inquest revealed a troubling pattern in the circumstances surrounding inmate deaths, highlighting deficiencies in staffing, training, and facility infrastructure. During a recent interview, Sapers expressed frustration over the repetitive nature of findings within these inquests. He noted that the same issues arise …