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Quebec Region

News Release
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

END OF DISTURBANCE AT DRUMMOND INSTITUTION

LAVAL, Quebec, July 14, 2008 - At around 12:00 noon on July 10, 2008, regular activities resumed at Drummond Institution, a medium security penitentiary.

The Institution had been in lock down since July 3 following inmates' refusal to work or take part in programs.

In accordance with routine procedure, the Correctional Service of Canada will review the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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For further information, media representatives are asked to contact:

Brigitte Gosselin
Regional Spokesperson
450-967-3306