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News

COVID-19 in Prisons 2020 wrap up and radio interview

December 31, 2020 admin

COVID-19 is currently out of control in several prisons across the country and prisoners are currently facing life-threatening circumstances in institutions that have been infected with it. On top of that, prisoners are being subjected […]

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COVID in Prisons: Digital Action and Press Conference Dec 21

December 20, 2020 admin

We are outraged in the wake of major COVID-19 outbreaks at Toronto South Detention Centre (TSDC) and Joyceville Institution in Kingston. Despite the calls to reduce the prison population, the Ministry has been ignoring public […]

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Solidarity with the Joyceville Prisoners’ COVID ATI

December 20, 2020 admin

People imprisoned at Joyceville Institution issue statement seeking access to information about CSC’s outbreak plan and supplies to get through the crisis. 19 December 2020 – Since the lockdown began, there’s been no information coming […]

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Webinar

Webinar – The Prison State During the Pandemic – May 28th

May 25, 2020 admin

UPDATED WITH VIDEO OF THE WEBINAR! The Prison State During the Pandemic: Assessing Abolitionist Gains and Future Directions Since the onset of COVID-19, news coverage has been saturated with stories about community organizing and mutual-aid […]

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Webinar

April 2nd No One Is Disposable LIVE Webinar 7pm – 9pm

April 2, 2020 admin

UPDATED WITH VIDEO OF THE WEBINAR! Part of the ongoing #containcovidnotpeople conversation. Despite the immense dangers posed to prisoners during COVID-19, thousands of people remain behind bars in Canada and individuals continue to be newly […]

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