End of lockdown at Grand Valley Institution

October 31, 2024 – Kitchener, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada

The lockdown put in place at Grand Valley Institution on October 19, 2024, has ended. The institution was placed under lockdown to resolve a security-related health and safety issue, which has been resolved.

The institution has continued with its normal operations and visits have resumed.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is strengthening measures to prevent the entry of contraband into its institutions in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to have contraband brought into correctional institutions.