Ontario expanding jails by several hundred beds to deal with overflowing institutions

Hundreds of beds added to Ontario jails, with few details on new programs

Ontario is adding hundreds of beds and staff to the province's jail system in an effort to improve community safety.

Ontario expanding jails by several hundred beds to deal with overflowing institutions

LONDON, Ont. — Ontario will add more beds to its beleaguered jails, which are bursting with inmates, Solicitor General Michael Kerzner said Monday.

Ontario adding hundreds of inmate beds to address overcrowded jails

The Ontario government has unveiled plans to add hundreds of beds to its overloaded corrections system by reopening intermittent detention centres at jails in London and Toronto, and hiring up to 200 new correctional staff.

Ontario expanding jails by several hundred beds to deal with overflowing institutions

Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says the province will add several hundred spots throughout the system.

Ontario expanding jails by several hundred beds to deal with overflowing institutions

LONDON, Ont. — Ontario will add more beds to its beleaguered jails, which are bursting with inmates. Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says the province will add several hundred spots throughout the system.

Ontario expanding jails by several hundred beds to deal with overflowing institutions

LONDON, Ont. — Ontario will add more beds to its beleaguered jails, which are bursting with inmates. Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says the province will add several hundred spots throughout the system.