Ontario

Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution  (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
On March 7, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
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CBSA seizes 1,066 kg of Cannabis in the Greater Toronto Area (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
From January 1 to February 28, 2026, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), in conjunction with RCMP Toronto Airport Detachment (TAD), intercepted over 1,000 kg of illegal cannabis from travellers and commercial shipments leaving the country.
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Border surveillance in Cornwall leads to seizure of $330,000 worth of illicit contraband (Tue, 10 Mar 2026)
On February 12, 2026, a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)-led initiative, in partnership with the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) and Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, resulted in the arrest of two suspects, along with the significant seizure of contraband products and an associated vehicle.
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Lockdown at Grand Valley Institution  (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
On March 8, 2026, a lockdown was put in place at Grand Valley institution, a multi-level security federal institution, to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff, and inmates.
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Governments of Canada and Ontario to announce funding to support tariff-impacted workers (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and the Honourable David Piccini, Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, will be in Ottawa to announce funding to support workers in Ontario affected by tariffs and global market shifts.
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Mississaugas of the Credit, Canada and Ontario celebrate final settlement of Rouge River Valley Tract Claim (Sat, 07 Mar 2026)
Today, Chief Margaret Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister for Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation announced a final settlement to resolve the Mississaugas of the Credit’s Rouge River Valley Tract Claim.
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Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution  (Fri, 06 Mar 2026)
Between February 26 and March 5, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Death of an inmate from Bath Institution (Fri, 06 Mar 2026)
On March 4, 2026, Cecil Gillis, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody.
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Responding to urgent substance use and addictions needs across Ontario (Mon, 02 Mar 2026)
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $5 million from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for 6 projects across Ontario. This funding is in addition to the $30.4 million for 29 projects in Ontario announced since October 2025.
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Responding to urgent needs in Ontario communities most impacted by the illegal drug crisis (Mon, 02 Mar 2026)
The Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to help communities rapidly respond to emerging, critical needs related to the illegal drug crisis. Health Canada is providing more than $5 million through the ETF to 6 projects across Ontario. Funding will support a wide range of urgent interventions to increase local capacity to help populations most affected by the illegal drug crisis.
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