The report documents conditions for detained immigrants at Florida's Krome North Service Processing Center, Broward Transitional Center, and Federal Detention Center, alleging flagrant violations of international human rights.
"If you commit a violent crime in Ontario, you will be caught, you will be prosecuted, and you will be locked up," Solicitor General Michale Kernzer stated. This reflects the government's tough stance on crime and indicates ongoing support for punitive measures rather than comprehensive reform for correctional facilities.
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has enacted Operation Safeguard, which allows the prison service to hold prisoners overnight in police cells. This emergency measure is crucial as overcrowding in jails escalates, costing the government millions.
Local divers have so far recovered eight lifeless bodies, with search and rescue efforts ongoing. Concerns regarding overcrowding have been raised, as the boat was carrying more than 200 passengers.