CPLA News
Fergus “Chip” O’Connor wins the Ed McIsaac Human Rights in Corrections Award
On December 8, 2021 our own Fergus (Chip) O’Connor was honoured with the Ed McIsaac Human Rights in Corrections Award. The award was established in honour of Mr. Ed McIsaac, who served as Executive Director of the Office of the Correctional Investigator for 18 years,...
John Conroy Appointed a Life Member of the CPLA
Veteran prison law lawyer John Conroy has been awarded a life membership in the Canadian Prison Law Association. John has argued a number of leading cases in the field, and this award is not just a recognition of these achievements but, in a sense, is also a gift to...
Inmate advocates warn of COVID-19 spread in Canada’s correctional facilities
Inmate advocates warn of COVID-19 spread in Canada’s correctional facilities By Daniela Germano The Canadian Press Posted March 26, 2020 2:28 pm, Updated March 26, 2020 2:36 pm ...
Coronavirus: Prisoner, human rights groups file lawsuit over federal inmates’ safety
https://globalnews.ca/news/6933013/coronavirus-lawsuit-federal-inmates-safety/