Prison watchdog post remains vacant months after former investigator’s early exit

Leaderless since January, the Office of the Correctional Investigator is still investigating complaints from incarcerated people and making regular visits to prisons, but has been left out of key discussions amid government-wide budget cuts.

Ivan Zinger left his role as Canada's correctional investigator two years early in part due to frustration over the government's lack of action on key issues within the prison system. The position remains vacant since his January exit.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY MARLO GLASS

May 13, 2026

Several months after Canada’s prison watchdog resigned in frustration, the position remains vacant, leaving its office unable to perform crucial tasks.

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