The Ontario government is expanding bed capacity in several adult correctional facilities to enhance safety and meet both immediate and long-term needs.
Locally, 18 new beds are being added to the Quinte Detention Centre, increasing its capacity to over 300 beds.
In the short term, the government is reopening the Regional Intermittent Centre in London and the Toronto Intermittent Centre, adding up to 430 beds by 2026 for minimum- and medium-risk inmates.
“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is ensuring the sustainability of the correctional system,” said Solicitor General Michael Kerzner. “We’re expanding and building facilities that will help frontline staff to do their jobs safely and effectively while increasing capacity to keep violent and repeat offenders off our streets.”
Increasing jail capacity will be supported by the hiring of up to 200 additional correctional staff which could include nurses, correctional officers and support staff.
Written by Emily Chatwood
