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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DONNACONA, QC, December 1, 2005 - At approximately 9:00 p.m. on November 29, 2005, two inmates were attacked with home made weapons and one was seriously injured in a fight that broke out between inmates at Donnacona Institution, a maximum security federal penitentiary.

The victim was transferred, under security escort, to an area hospital for further examination of his non-life-threatening injuries. He was to undergo surgery that day.

His assailants were identified and transferred to segregation.

No staff were injured, and public safety was not compromised at any time during the incident.

The Sûreté du Québec was notified and is investigating. The Correctional Service of Canada will be conducting a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.

The authorities at Donnacona Institution wish to remind citizens that there is a toll-free telephone line, 1 866 355 DONA (3662), which they can use to provide the appropriate party with information concerning this incident. Such information is treated with confidentiality and a Security Intelligence Officer provides follow up.

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For more information, media representatives may contact:

Stéphane Jaillet
Assistant Warden, Management Services
(418) 285-2455, extension 2110