What counts as contraband in prison?
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According to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, contraband includes: (a) an intoxicant, (b) a weapon or a component thereof, ammunition for a weapon, and anything that is designed to kill, injure or disable a person or that is altered…
6 Things to know about parole conditions
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If an offender is released on parole, conditions may be imposed on the offender’s release. The points below apply to those release by the Parole Board of Canada, but note that the Ontario Parole Board also has the power to…
Saskatchewan inmate successfully appeals dismissed habeas corpus application
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Overview In Mercredi v Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre, 2019 SKCA 8, the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan granted an appeal brought by a provincial inmate after his habeas corpus application was dismissed by the Queen’s Bench of Saskatchewan. The appellant, an…
Which visitors are eligible for private family visits?
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Private family visits (PFVs) take place inside prisons, but in separate structures. They allow inmates to spend time (up to 72 hours every two month) with visitors in private. However, only visitors who fall into one of the following categories…
Uttering threats charge against youth terrorism suspect withdrawn
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On September 11, 2019, the Crown dropped a charge of uttering threats against a young person in Kingston also charged with terrorism-related offences. For the full story, see: https://globalnews.ca/news/5888657/uttering-threats-charge-dropped-for-teen-terrorism-suspect-kingston/
How do offenders submit applications to the Parole Board of Canada?
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Often, offenders will provide their applications to their parole officers, who then submit the applications to the Parole Board of Canada. However, there is nothing preventing an offender from submitting an application directly to the Board, according to R v…
6 Things to know about non-academic misconduct complaints about sexual assault
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The Student Code of Conduct prohibits sexual violence against “a member of the University community”. This includes sexual violence against students, staff, faculty, visitors, and volunteers. Sexual violence is defined in the Policy on Sexual Violence Involving Queen’s University Students…
Can a record suspension be revoked?
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Yes, record suspensions can be revoked. In some cases, revocation is automatic, and in other cases the Parole Board of Canada has discretion. Automatic revocation A record suspension is automatically revoked (a) if the pardoned person is convicted of an…
7 Things to know about record suspension eligibility
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1.Record suspensions are different than record purges. Those who are convicted of an offence can apply for a record suspension after the waiting period has elapsed. Those who receive discharges have their records automatically purged by the RCMP after a…
What information does the Parole Board of Canada have access to?
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The Parole Board of Canada can consider all relevant and available information, provided it is reliable and persuasive. It has access to and can consider a range of information, including: Correctional documents Court transcripts (reasons for decision and sentence) Pre-sentence…