Assault of an inmate at Matsqui Institution

On June 18, 2026, an inmate was victim of an assault at Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

Assault of an inmate at Matsqui Institution From: Correctional Service Canada

News release On June 18, 2026, an inmate was victim of an assault at Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal institution. June 22, 2026 – Abbotsford, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada The injured inmate was evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment and has since returned to custody.

The Abbotsford Police Department and the institution are presently investigating the incident. The assailants have been identified, and the appropriate actions have been taken. No staff members or other inmates were injured during this incident.

The safety and security of institutions, their staff, and the public remains the highest priority in the operations of the federal correctional system. In order to improve practices aimed at preventing this type of incident, the Correctional Service of Canada will review the circumstances of the incident and take the appropriate measures. -30- Contacts Amrit Hothi Assistant Warden Management Services Matsqui Institution 604-850-8205 Follow us on social media

Correctional Service of Canada (Facebook) @correctionalservicecanada (Instagram) @CSC_SCC_en (X) @CSCsccEN (Youtube) Correctional Service Canada (LinkedIn)

Public safety British Columbia Correctional facilities and security general public media news releases