Military and Correctional Services (COVID-19)

Testing of Inmates in Federal Correctional Institutions

This report, by the Correctional Service of Canada, identifies the reported COVID-19 vaccinations administered to inmates across the country.

This document contains the measures implemented by the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) in response to COVID-19.
This includes protocols and information for a safe release of inmates, for changes to PBC decision-making, and for victims, offenders, and observers during the pandemic.

Both the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces have been heavily involved in the fight against COVID-19.
This page discusses the military collaboration with the federal government to protect Canadian citizens during COVID-19, the various military-led operations, the vaccine distribution to military members, and the efforts made to ensure their safety throughout the pandemic.

This document highlights the measures implemented by Correctional Service Canada to limit COVID-19 within their facilities by altering the visitation protocols.
It includes what to do prior to, during, and after your visit.

This plan to address COVID-19 in correctional facilities discusses the health safety measures implemented within the institutions, the protocols for symptomatic of COVID-19 positive inmates or employees, how the vaccine is being administered, how Correctional Service Canada is following the strategies of the Integrated Risk Management Framework, and the improved cleaning practices within the facilities.

This news release from the Canadian Department of National Defence discusses the role of the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Rangers in supporting Canadians throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
This publication discusses the involvement of the Canadian Armed Forces deployed in Long Term Care Facilities in Quebec and Ontario and how the Canadian Rangers have been working in communities across the country to help Canadians through the challenges of the pandemic.

This policy document was prepared to mitigate COVID-19 from infiltrating correctional facilities in Canada.
This document includes efforts to identify the virus early, and safely contain and treat the virus within the facility while utilizing the advice and guidance of health experts.