Canadian prison officials at Matsqui Institution failed to promptly fix leaking chemically treated water pipes, potentially harming the environment and safety.
Canadian prison officials at Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford, B.C., were found to have committed "gross mismanagement" after taking nearly four years to fix pipes leaking chemically treated water into the ground. The water seeped into the ground surrounding the prison, which is situated on top of three aquifers, including one that flows into a salmon-bearing stream. The federal Public Sector Integrity Commissioner's report concluded that management failed to take adequate and timely action, with serious errors potentially harming the environment and impacting safety.
March 20, 2024
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