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Publication Date: April 14, 2026 - 08:27

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FOI documents reveal Ontario's 'unprecedented' jail expansion plans: experts

April 14, 2026

The province's jails are bursting and have been significantly over capacity for years, with the situation worsening. Ontario plans to add nearly 6,000 jail beds by 2050, according to FOI documents obtained by University of Ottawa researchers.



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