Canada’s Prison Watchdog Vacant | Calgary News

Canada’s prison watchdog, the Correctional Investigator, sat empty for four months after Ivan Zinger’s departure — despite his warning that the gap would cripple inmate protections. Zinger had flagged critical issues like mental health neglect and Indigenous overrepresentation, and now interim investigator Valerie Phillips admits her temporary role limits meaningful reform. With no timeline or public competition for a permanent replacement, advocates fear the government is prioritizing silence over accountability as prisons face worsening conditions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/828dd1bb4cddf3ee