"Ontario's jails are experiencing significant capacity challenges, with approximately 2,000 more inmates than beds, the equivalent of five large jails. The situation has worsened over the years."
"The first phase of the province's plan includes 1,170 new beds by 2032 at a cost of $4 billion, though only $2.9 billion has been approved so far."
"Phase 1 projects will provide incremental relief in our overcrowded facilities. However, the need is growing over the next 10 years, and another 3,500-4,500 beds are still required."
Ontario's jails are over capacity, with approximately 2,000 more inmates than available beds. The province plans to add nearly 6,000 jail beds by 2050 in three phases. The first phase includes 1,170 new beds by 2032 at a cost of $4 billion, with only $2.9 billion approved. Contributing factors to overcrowding include court backlogs, longer custody times, bail reform, and population growth. Current projects include the Thunder Bay Correctional Complex and expansions in several locations, but further beds are still needed in the coming years.
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